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1 Samuel 2:4 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" “The bows of the mighty men are broken. Those who stumbled are armed with strength. "

1 Samuel 2:4

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2 There is no one as holy as the LORD, for there is no one besides you, nor is there any rock like our God.

3 “Don’t keep talking so exceedingly proudly. Don’t let arrogance come out of your mouth, for the LORD is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.

4 “The bows of the mighty men are broken. Those who stumbled are armed with strength.

5 Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread. Those who were hungry are satisfied. Yes, the barren has borne seven. She who has many children languishes.

6 “The LORD kills and makes alive. He brings down to Sheol and brings up.

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1 Samuel 2:1

"Hannah prayed, and said, “My heart exults in the LORD! My horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth is enlarged over my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation."

1 Samuel 2:2

"There is no one as holy as the LORD, for there is no one besides you, nor is there any rock like our God."

1 Samuel 2:3

"“Don’t keep talking so exceedingly proudly. Don’t let arrogance come out of your mouth, for the LORD is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed."

1 Samuel 2:5

"Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread. Those who were hungry are satisfied. Yes, the barren has borne seven. She who has many children languishes."

1 Samuel 2:6

"“The LORD kills and makes alive. He brings down to Sheol and brings up."

1 Samuel 2:7

"The LORD makes poor and makes rich. He brings low, he also lifts up."

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