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1 Samuel 2:5 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: King James Version

" They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble. "

1 Samuel 2:5

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3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

4 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

5 They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.

6 The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

7 The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

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From This Chapter

1 Samuel 2:1

"And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation."

1 Samuel 2:2

"There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God."

1 Samuel 2:3

"Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed."

1 Samuel 2:4

"The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength."

1 Samuel 2:6

"The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up."

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"The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up."

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