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Talk no more so exceeding proudly; Don`t let arrogance come out of your mouth; For Yahweh is a God of knowledge, By him actions are weighed.
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A Warning Against Pride
Hannah's song directly warns against arrogant speech. Commentators suggest this is a response to those who taunted her, reminding them that since God is the one who exalts and humbles, human pride is foolish. All blessings, status, and strength ultimately come from Him, leaving no room for boasting.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
A God of knowledge. —The Hebrew words are placed as follows: A God of knowledge is the Lord, The Talmud quaintly comments…
Baptist
And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoices in the LORD, my horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over my enemies; because I rej…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Talk no more so exceeding proudly At such an high rate, in such an overbearing manner, as if above everyone; this ma…
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Presbyterian
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 Lor…
