Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts. New Living Translation The LORD makes some poor and others rich; he brings some down and lifts others up. English Standard Version The LORD makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and he exalts. Berean Standard Bible The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. King James Bible The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up. New King James Version The LORD makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and lifts up. New American Standard Bible “The LORD makes poor and rich; He humbles, He also exalts. NASB 1995 “The LORD makes poor and rich; He brings low, He also exalts. NASB 1977 “The LORD makes poor and rich; He brings low, He also exalts. Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh makes poor and rich; He brings low; He also exalts. Amplified Bible “The LORD makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and He lifts up. Christian Standard Bible The LORD brings poverty and gives wealth; he humbles and he exalts. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD brings poverty and gives wealth; He humbles and He exalts. American Standard Version Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up. Contemporary English Version Our LORD, you are the one who makes us rich or poor. You put some in high positions and bring disgrace on others. English Revised Version The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, he also lifteth up. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD causes poverty and grants wealth. He humbles [people]; he also promotes them. Good News Translation He makes some people poor and others rich; he humbles some and makes others great. International Standard Version The LORD makes people poor and he makes people rich, he brings them low, and he also exalts them. Majority Standard Bible The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. NET Bible The LORD impoverishes and makes wealthy; he humbles and he exalts. New Heart English Bible The LORD makes poor, and makes rich. He brings low, he also lifts up. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up. World English Bible Yahweh makes poor and makes rich. He brings low, he also lifts up. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH dispossesses, and He makes rich, "" He makes low, indeed, He makes high. Young's Literal Translation Jehovah dispossesseth, and He maketh rich, He maketh low, yea, He maketh high. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah dispossessing, and enriching: making low, but lifting up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord maketh poor and maketh rich, he humbleth and he exalteth. Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord impoverishes, and he enriches. He humbles, and he lifts up. New American Bible The LORD makes poor and makes rich, humbles, and also exalts. New Revised Standard Version The LORD makes poor and makes rich; he brings low, he also exalts. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and he also exalts. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH is he who makes poor and makes rich, and he brings down and also raises up! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich; He bringeth low, He also lifteth up. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord makes poor, and makes rich; he brings low, and lifts up. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hannah's Prayer of Thanksgiving…6The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. 7The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. 8He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.… Cross References James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. Psalm 75:6-7 For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, / but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another. Proverbs 22:2 The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all. Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Job 1:21 saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.” Deuteronomy 8:18 But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. 1 Chronicles 29:12 Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Psalm 113:7-8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump / to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people. Isaiah 45:7 I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things. Ecclesiastes 5:19 Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God. 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 2 Samuel 22:28 You save an afflicted people, but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down. Treasury of Scripture The LORD makes poor, and makes rich: he brings low, and lifts up. maketh Deuteronomy 8:17,18 And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth… Job 1:21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Job 5:11 To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety. bringeth Psalm 75:7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. Isaiah 2:12 For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: James 1:9,10 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: … Jump to Previous Crushing Dispossesseth Exalts High Humbles Lifting Low Makes Maketh Poor Poverty Rich Sends WealthJump to Next Crushing Dispossesseth Exalts High Humbles Lifting Low Makes Maketh Poor Poverty Rich Sends Wealth1 Samuel 2 1. Hannah's song in thankfulness12. The sin of Eli's sons 18. Samuel's ministry 20. by Eli's blessing Hannah is more fruitful 22. Eli reproves his sons 27. A prophecy against Eli's house The LORD sends poverty and wealth; This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty over all aspects of life, including economic status. In the biblical context, wealth and poverty are often seen as blessings or judgments from God. This reflects the belief that God is actively involved in the affairs of humanity, controlling the rise and fall of individuals and nations. The idea that God sends both poverty and wealth can be seen in the lives of biblical figures such as Job, who experienced both extreme wealth and devastating loss. This concept is echoed in Deuteronomy 8:18, where it is stated that God gives the power to gain wealth, and in Proverbs 22:2, which notes that the rich and poor have this in common: the LORD is the Maker of them all. He humbles and He exalts. Persons / Places / Events 1. HannahThe mother of Samuel, who offers a prayer of thanksgiving to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and justice. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The central figure in this verse, whose actions of making poor and rich, bringing low and exalting, demonstrate His ultimate control over human circumstances. 3. Israel The nation to whom these truths are particularly relevant, as they navigate their relationship with God and their socio-political challenges. 4. The Tabernacle at Shiloh The setting where Hannah prays and dedicates Samuel to the LORD, symbolizing a place of divine encounter and revelation. 5. Eli The priest at Shiloh, whose household contrasts with Hannah's faithfulness, highlighting themes of divine justice and reversal. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of all circumstances, whether wealth or poverty, and trust in His divine plan. Humility and Exaltation Understand that God values humility and can exalt those who humble themselves before Him. Divine Justice Acknowledge that God's actions are just, and He will ultimately bring about justice in His timing. Contentment in All Circumstances Learn to be content with what God provides, knowing that He has a purpose for every situation. Faithful Stewardship Use whatever resources God has given—whether much or little—for His glory and the benefit of others. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel sends poverty מוֹרִ֣ישׁ (mō·w·rîš) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin and wealth; וּמַעֲשִׁ֑יר (ū·ma·‘ă·šîr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6238: To accumulate, chiefly, to grow, rich He humbles מַשְׁפִּ֖יל (maš·pîl) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8213: To be or become low, to be abased and אַף־ (’ap̄-) Conjunction Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though He exalts. מְרוֹמֵֽם׃ (mə·rō·w·mêm) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise Links 1 Samuel 2:7 NIV1 Samuel 2:7 NLT 1 Samuel 2:7 ESV 1 Samuel 2:7 NASB 1 Samuel 2:7 KJV 1 Samuel 2:7 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 2:7 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 2:7 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 2:7 French Bible 1 Samuel 2:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 2:7 Yahweh makes poor and makes rich (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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