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.
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 2 of 1 Samuel. Hannah’s song interprets the preceding events theologically. Barrenness transformed into motherhood becomes an example of a broader principle: God brings down apparent human securities and exalts those who depend on him. The song speaks of divine sovereignty over life, poverty, wealth, and power, and anticipates the downfall of the mighty. Samuel’s story is therefore framed by a perspective that helps interpret later events, especially Eli’s humiliation and Saul’s downfall, as part of a dynamic of exaltation and judgment.
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Und Hanna betete und sprach: Mein Herz ist fröhlich in dem HERRN; mein Horn ist erhöht in dem HERRN. Mein Mund hat sich weit aufgetan über meine Feinde; denn ich freue mich deines Heils.
Y Anna oró y dijo: Mi corazón se regocija en Jehová, Mi cuerno es ensalzado en Jehová; Mi boca se ensanchó sobre mis enemigos, Por cuanto me alegré en tu salud.
Ana oró y dijo: «Mi corazón se alegra en Jehová; mi poder se eleva en Jehová. Mi boca se ensancha contra mis enemigos, porque me alegro en tu salvación.
Anne pria, et dit: Mon coeur se réjouit en l'Eternel, Ma force a été relevée par l'Eternel; Ma bouche s'est ouverte contre mes ennemis, Car je me réjouis de ton secours.
ALLORA Anna orò, e disse: Il cuor mio giubila nel Signore; Il mio corno è innalzato per lo Signore; La mia bocca è allargata contro a’ miei nemici; Perciocchè, o Signore, io mi son rallegrata nella tua salute.
ENTÃO orou Ana, e disse: O meu coração exulta ao SENHOR, o meu poder está exaltado no SENHOR; a minha boca se dilatou sobre os meus inimigos, porquanto me alegro na tua salvação.
哈拿 禱告說: 「我的心因耶和華快樂, 我的角因耶和華高舉。 我的口向仇敵張開; 我因你的救恩歡欣。
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