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The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
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Verse 7 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 2:7 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 HERR macht arm und macht reich; er erniedrigt und erhöht.
Español · RVR1909 Jehová empobrece, y él enriquece: Abate, y ensalza.
Español · NTBT Jehová empobrece y enriquece; humilla y también enaltece.
Français · LSG L'Eternel appauvrit et il enrichit, Il abaisse et il élève.
Italiano · DIO1885 Il Signore fa impoverire, ed arricchisce; Egli abbassa, ed altresì innalza.
Português · ARC O SENHOR empobrece e enriquece; abaixa e também exalta.
中文 · RCUV 耶和華使人貧窮，也使人富足； 使人降卑，也使人升高。
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