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1 Samuel 2:1
At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Hannah addresses God directly at the sanctuary in Shiloh immediately after the birth of her son Samuel, transitioning from silent petition to vocal praise.
The words — קַרְנִי (kar.N/i) translates literally as "my horn," a concrete ancient Near Eastern metaphor for strength and honor, while עָלַץ ('a.Latz) denotes the physical act of rejoicing or exulting.
The thread — This theme of rejoicing in divine salvation and strength echoes in Psalms 13:5 and Isaiah 12:2, and structurally parallels Mary’s declaration in Luke 1:46.
Why it lands — The text demands acknowledgment that personal deliverance originates from God’s character rather than human merit, requiring the reader to direct praise toward the source of their own vindication.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Luke 1:46 Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,
- Psalms 13:5 But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.
- Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
- Psalms 92:10 But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed.
- Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- Psalms 89:17 For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted.
- Psalms 9:14 that I may declare all Your praises—that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation.
- Psalms 20:5 May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions.
- Psalms 35:9 Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and exult in His salvation.
- Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!