Bible Dictionary
LAPPIDOTH
Lappidoth was the husband of Deborah, the prophetess and judge of Israel. The name may mean “flames” or “torches,” though proposed symbolic interpretations are uncertain.
Definition
Lappidoth was the husband of Deborah, the prophetess and judge of Israel. The name is associated with “flames” or “torches.”
Biblical Usage
Lappidoth is named in Judges 4:4 as Deborah’s husband.
Historical Background
The Hebrew name has a feminine plural form, probably intensive. Suggestions identifying Lappidoth with Barak or interpreting the phrase as a description of Deborah’s prophetic zeal or work are considered interesting but improbable.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>lap'-i-doth, -doth (lappidhoth, "flames," "torches"; the King James Version, Lapidoth): Deborah's husband (Jud 4:4). The Hebrew name is a feminine plural like Jeremoth (1Ch 7:8), Naboth (1Ki 21:1). The plural is probably intensive. Jewish interpreters have identified Lappidoth ("flames") with Barak ("lightning"). Some have taken the words rendered "wife of Lappidoth" ('esheth lappidhoth) as a description of Deborah, and have translated them, "woman of lights," i.e. maker of wicks for the sanctuary; or "woman of flames," referring to her prophetic zeal. These explanations are more interesting than probable.</p><p>John A. Lees</p>