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1 Samuel 2:1
1Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.
1 Samuel 2:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And Hannah prayed and said, "My heart exults in the Lord; my horn is exalted in the Lord. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; My horn is exalted in the Lord. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Then Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the Lord! The Lord has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me.
Context of 1 Samuel 2:1
Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. 2“There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. 3“Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed.
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וַתִּתְפַּלֵּ֤ל חַנָּה֙ וַתֹּאמַ֔ר עָלַ֤ץ לִבִּי֙ בַּֽיהוָ֔ה רָ֥מָה קַרְנִ֖י בַּֽיהוָ֑ה רָ֤חַב פִּי֙ עַל־א֣וֹיְבַ֔י כִּ֥י שָׂמַ֖חְתִּי בִּישׁוּעָתֶֽךָ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And Hannahחַנָּהchannâh · HannahH2584
- prayedפָּלַלpâlal · to prayH6419
- and saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
- My heartלֵבlêb · heartH3820
- rejoicethעָלַץ‛âlats · to rejoiceH5970
- in the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
- mine hornקֶ֫רֶןqeren · hornH7161
- is exaltedרוּםrûm · to exaltH7311
- my mouthפֶּהpeh · lipH6310
- is enlargedרָחַבrâchab · to enlargeH7337
- over mine enemiesאֹיֵב'ôyêb 'ôyêb · enemyH341
- because I rejoiceשָׂמַחώâmach · to rejoiceH8055
- in thy salvationיְשׁוּעָהyeshû‛âh · salvationH3444
Cross-references for 1 Samuel 2:1
- Nehemiah 11:17Mattaniah son of Mika, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the director who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
- Habakkuk 3:1A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On shigionoth.
- Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- Luke 1:46And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord
- Romans 5:11Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
- Philippians 3:3For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—
- Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
- 1 Peter 1:8Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
- Psalms 18:2The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
- Psalms 89:17For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn.
- Psalms 92:10You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; fine oils have been poured on me.
- Psalms 112:8Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
- Luke 1:69He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David
- Exodus 15:1Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: “I will sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea.
- Judges 5:1On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:
- Psalms 51:15Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise.
Commentaries on 1 Samuel 2:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1And Hannah prayed, and said - The Chaldee very properly says, And Hannah prayed in the spirit of prophecy; for indeed the whole of this prayer, or as it may be properly called oracular declaration, is a piece of regular prophecy, every part of it having respect to the future, and perhaps not a little - of it declaratory oil the Messiah's kingdom. Dr. Hales has some very good observations on this prophetic song. "This admirable hymn excels in simplicity of…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1The song of Hannah is a prophetic Psalm. It is poetry. and it is prophecy. It takes its place by the side of the songs of Miriam, Deborah, and the Virgin Mary, as well as those of Moses, David, Hezekiah, and other Psalmists and prophets whose inspired odes have been preserved in the Bible. The special feature which these songs have in common is, that springing from, and in their first conception relating to, incidents in the lives of the individuals who…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Hannah's song of thanksgiving. (1-10) The wickedness of Eli's sons, Samuel's ministry. (11-26) The prophecy against Eli's family. (27-36) Verses 1-10 Hannah's heart rejoiced, not in Samuel, but in the Lord. She looks beyond the gift, and praises the Giver. She rejoiced in the salvation of the Lord, and in expectation of His coming, who is the whole salvation of his people. The strong are soon weakened, and the weak are soon strengthened, when God pleases…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1my horn is exalted: Literally has lifted my horn; see also 1 Samuel 2:10. The horn of a strong animal, like an ox or bull, was a symbol of strength. It was raised in victory after defeating an enemy (see also 1 Kings 22:11).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-111Sa 2:1-11. Hannah's Song in Thankfulness to God. 1. Hannah prayed, and said--Praise and prayer are inseparably conjoined in Scripture (Col 4:2; 1Ti 2:1). This beautiful song was her tribute of thanks for the divine goodness in answering her petition. mine horn is exalted in the Lord--Allusion is here made to a peculiarity in the dress of Eastern women about Lebanon, which seems to have obtained anciently among the Israelite women, that of wearing a tin…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Samuel 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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