The meanings of Hebrew names can almost tell the whole story by themselves. They show how the allegory is assembled. For example: Deborah means “orderly motion” and the Holy Spirit is who motivates men to do God’s will. She is married to Lappidoth which means “lamp or shine”. He performs his work of proclaiming Jesus (the light of men) while standing between man (dead in sin) and God (in heaven).
As you read through this story about Deborah, you might want to use this list of meanings to help put the story together.
Abinoam
Means: Father of pleasantness
Represents: God the Father
Barak
Means: Flashing sword
Represents: Jesus - the Word of Truth
Bethel
Means: Lord’s house
Represents: Eternal life
Canan
Means: I will be humbled
Represents: Humbled by circumstances
Deborah
Means: Orderly motion
Represents: Holy Spirit
Ehud
Means: I will be praised
Represents: Praise to God
Ephraim
Means: Twice fruitful
Represents: Born a second time
Harasheth Haggoyim
Means: Craftsmen
Represents: Works; actions
Hazor
Means: Fenced yard
Represents: Man’s heart
Heber
Means: Words that cause change
Represents: Gospel
Hobab
Means: Cherished
Represents: Cherished
Israel
Means: He will rule
Represents: Submission to God
Jabin
Means: Intelligence
Represents: Man’s mind
Jael
Means: To Ascend; be valuable
Represents: Man’s spirit
Kede; Kedesh
Means: Cleanse
Represents: Make righteous
Kenite
Means: Seed of life
Represents: Jesus: the Life Giving Spirit
Kishon
Means: Entangling
Represents: Sin
Lappidoth
Means: Lamp; Shine
Represents: Jesus: the Light of men
Napthalli
Means: My wrestling
Represents: Struggles; temptations
Mt. Tabor
Means: Fragile
Represents: Human life
Ramah
Means: Seat of Idolatry
Represents: Man’s indwelling sin
Sisera
Represents: Man’s old nature
Zaaninnam
Means: Migrate / move
Represents: Moved about and lived with