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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 2:31
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 2:11–36
19th Century
Bishop
The Service of the boy Samuel in the Sanctuary—The Dissolute Life of the Sons of Eli—The Doom of the House of Ithamar.
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 2:30–36
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 2:31
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, the days come
Or, are coming F7 ; and will quickly come, in a very little time the things, after threatened…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 2:27–36
17th Century
Minister
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 …