1 Samuel 2:7

The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 2:7

BSB
The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.
AKJV
The LORD makes poor, and makes rich: he brings low, and lifts up.
CPDV
The Lord impoverishes, and he enriches. He humbles, and he lifts up.
ERV
The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, he also lifteth up.
NHEB
The LORD makes poor, and makes rich. He brings low, he also lifts up.
SMT
Jehovah dispossessing, and enriching: making low, but lifting up.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 2:7

TheLORDH3068Proper NamemakethpoorH3423VerbandmakethrichH6238VerbhebringethlowH8213VerbandH637liftethupH7311Verb

Commentary for 1 Samuel 2:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 2:7
Summary
God redistributes wealth and status arbitrarily
Place
Shiloh
Event
Hannah describes economic inversion
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Teaching