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The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
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Verse 4 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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Compare 1 Samuel 2:4 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Der Bogen der Starken ist zerbrochen, und die Schwachen sind umgürtet mit Stärke.
Español · RVR1909 Los arcos de los fuertes fueron quebrados, Y los flacos se ciñeron de fortaleza.
Español · NTBT Los arcos de los guerreros se quiebran, y los que tropezaban se ciñen de fuerza.
Français · LSG L'arc des puissants est brisé, Et les faibles ont la force pour ceinture.
Italiano · DIO1885 L’arco de’ possenti è stato rotto, E quelli che vacillavano sono stati cinti di forza.
Português · ARC O arco dos fortes foi quebrado, e os que tropeçavam foram cingidos de força.
中文 · RCUV 勇士的弓折斷， 跌倒的人以力量束腰。
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