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Behold, the days come, that I will cut off your arm, and the arm of your father`s house, that there shall not be an old man in your house.
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The Severed Arm's Meaning
Commentators universally explain that God's threat to "cut off thine arm" is a powerful metaphor. It signifies the complete removal of strength, power, authority, and family influence from Eli's priestly line. This wasn't just a physical threat but a divine promise to break the dynasty's standing and future.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will cut off your arm ... - A strong phrase for breaking down the strength and power, of which the arm is the instrument in man (). See …
19th Century
Anglican
The Service of the boy Samuel in the Sanctuary—The Dissolute Life of the Sons of Eli—The Doom of the House of Ithamar.
Baptist
But now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. Behold, t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, the days come Or, are coming F7 ; and will quickly come, in a very little time the things, after threatened…
Those who allow their children to follow any evil way, and do not use their authority to restrain and punish them, in effect honour them more than …
