Bible Commentary

The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up. 6. the grave ] The Heb. word Sheol, variously rendered in the E. V. grave, hell, pit, denotes the mysterious unseen world, the abode of all departed spirits, righteous and wicked alike. Hell, from A. S. helan, to cover, hide, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:6”

[They that were] full have hired out themselves for bread; and [they that were] hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble. 5. ceased ] i.e. are at rest: need toil no more: or, cease to be hungry. seven ] A perfect family. Cp. Rth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:5”

The bows of the mighty men [are] broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength. 4. The bows of the mighty men are broken, &c.] The bow was one of the chief weapons of war (2Sa 1:22). Its being broken is a natural symbol of defeat. “To be girded with strength” (Psa 18:39) is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:4”

Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let [not] arrogance come out of your mouth: for the LORD [is] a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. 3. arrogancy ] The old form of the word arrogance (cp. innocency for innocence) from the Lat. arrogantia. It signifies “claiming more than one’s due,” “assumption,” “pride.” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:3”

[There is] none holy as the LORD: for [there is] none beside thee: neither [is there] any rock like our God. 2. rock ] A frequent metaphor to describe the strength, faithfulness, and unchangeableness of Jehovah. See Deu 32:4; 2Sa 22:32. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Any rock … – The term … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:2”

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. 1. And Hannah prayed ] This description of the Psalm is not inappropriate, for prayer includes thanksgiving and praise. Cp. the “prayer of Habakkuk” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:1”

Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshiped the LORD there. 28. therefore also, &c.] Render, And I on my part have given him to Jehovah as long as he liveth: because he was one asked for Jehovah. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 1:28”

For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: 1Sa 1:27-28 For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition. Parentage and piety The Hand of God in History might be the appropriate title of many of the hooks of Scripture, for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 1:27”

And she said, Oh my lord, [as] thy soul liveth, my lord, I [am] the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD. 26. as thy soul liveth ] An oath peculiar to the books of Samuel and Kings. that stood by thee ] Prayer was offered either ( a) standing, as by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 1:26”

And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli. 25. they slew a bullock ] The bullock; viz. the one which had been brought as a dedicatory offering with the child: the sacrifice of the others is taken for granted. We may try to picture the scene. Elkanah leads the bullock to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 1:25”