1 Samuel 2:4

The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 2:4

BSB
The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble are equipped with strength.
AKJV
The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
CPDV
The bow of the powerful has been overwhelmed, and the weak have been girded with strength.
ERV
The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
NHEB
"The bows of the mighty men are broken. Those who stumbled are armed with strength.
SMT
The bows of the mighty being broken, and the weak were girded with strength.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 2:4

ThebowsH7198Noun FeminineofthemightymenH1368arebrokenH2844Noun MasculineandtheythatstumbledH3782VerbaregirdedH247VerbwithstrengthH2428Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 2:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 2:4
Summary
Strong are weakened while weak gain power
Place
Shiloh
Event
Hannah describes divine inversion
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Teaching