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1 Samuel 2:5 KJV
1 Samuel · chapter 2 · verse 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.1 Samuel 2:5 · King James Version
1 Samuel 2:5 in context
3Talk 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.
4The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
5They 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.
6The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
7The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- childrenbêna son , in the widest sense , etc.)H1121 →
- hungryrâʻêbhungryH7457 →
- ceasedchâdalproperly, to be flabbyH2308 →
- barrenʻâqârsterileH6135 →
- feebleʼâmalto droopH535 →
- breadlechemfood , especially bread, or grainH3899 →
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We have here Hannah's thanksgiving, dictated, not only by the spirit of prayer, but by the spirit of prophecy. Her petition for the mercy she desired we had before (Sa1 1:11), and here we have her return of praise;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-10