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he humbles and he exalts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD makes some poor and others rich; he brings some down and lifts others up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and he exalts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and lifts up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The LORD makes poor and rich; He humbles, He also exalts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The LORD makes poor and rich; He brings low, He also exalts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The LORD makes poor and rich; He brings low, He also exalts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh makes poor and rich; He brings low; He also exalts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The LORD makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and He lifts up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD brings poverty and gives wealth; he humbles and he exalts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD brings poverty and gives wealth; He humbles and He exalts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our LORD, you are the one who makes us rich or poor. You put some in high positions and bring disgrace on others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, he also lifteth up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD causes poverty and grants wealth. He humbles [people]; he also promotes them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He makes some people poor and others rich; he humbles some and makes others great. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD makes people poor and he makes people rich, he brings them low, and he also exalts them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD impoverishes and makes wealthy; he humbles and he exalts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD makes poor, and makes rich. He brings low, he also lifts up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh makes poor and makes rich. He brings low, he also lifts up. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH dispossesses, and He makes rich, "" He makes low, indeed, He makes high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah dispossesseth, and He maketh rich, He maketh low, yea, He maketh high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah dispossessing, and enriching: making low, but lifting up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich, he humbleth and he exalteth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The Lord impoverishes, and he enriches. He humbles, and he lifts up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD makes poor and makes rich, humbles, and also exalts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD makes poor and makes rich; he brings low, he also exalts.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and he also exalts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH is he who makes poor and makes rich, and he brings down and also raises up!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich; He bringeth low, He also lifteth up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord makes poor, and makes rich; he brings low, and lifts up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/2-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=355" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/2.htm">Hannah's Prayer of Thanksgiving</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3423.htm" title="3423: mō·w·rîš (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- Or yaresh; a primitive root; to occupy; by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin.">sends poverty</a> <a href="/hebrew/6238.htm" title="6238: ū·ma·‘ă·šîr (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be or become rich. A primitive root; properly, to accumulate; chiefly to grow rich.">and wealth;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8213.htm" title="8213: maš·pîl (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be or become low, to be abased. A primitive root; to depress or sink.">He humbles</a> <a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: mə·rō·w·mêm (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">He exalts.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>He 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Luke 1:52</a></span><br />He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/75-6.htm">Psalm 75:6-7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">1 Chronicles 29:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-7.htm">Psalm 113:7-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-7.htm">Isaiah 45:7</a></span><br />I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-19.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a></span><br />And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-28.htm">2 Samuel 22:28</a></span><br />You save an afflicted people, but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD makes poor, and makes rich: he brings low, and lifts up.</p><p class="hdg">maketh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-17.htm">Deuteronomy 8:17,18</a></b></br> And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of <i>mine</i> hand hath gotten me this wealth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/5-11.htm">Job 5:11</a></b></br> To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.</p><p class="hdg">bringeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7</a></b></br> But God <i>is</i> the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/2-12.htm">Isaiah 2:12</a></b></br> For the day of the LORD of hosts <i>shall be</i> upon every <i>one that is</i> proud and lofty, and upon every <i>one that is</i> lifted up; and he shall be brought low:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/1-9.htm">James 1:9,10</a></b></br> Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ruth/2-17.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/judges/1-20.htm">Dispossesseth</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Exalts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Humbles</a> <a href="/numbers/23-24.htm">Lifting</a> <a href="/judges/11-35.htm">Low</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-6.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-6.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/ruth/3-10.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/genesis/45-11.htm">Poverty</a> <a href="/ruth/3-10.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/judges/11-24.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/ruth/3-10.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/13-7.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/judges/1-20.htm">Dispossesseth</a> <a href="/job/36-7.htm">Exalts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-12.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-29.htm">Humbles</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">Lifting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-27.htm">Low</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-8.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-6.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Poverty</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-2.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-48.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-32.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">Hannah's song in thankfulness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-12.htm">The sin of Eli's sons</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-18.htm">Samuel's ministry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-20.htm">by Eli's blessing Hannah is more fruitful</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-22.htm">Eli reproves his sons</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-27.htm">A prophecy against Eli's house</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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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 <a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18</a>, where it is stated that God gives the power to gain wealth, and in <a href="/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2</a>, which notes that the rich and poor have this in common: the LORD is the Maker of them all.<p><b>He humbles and He exalts.</b><br>This phrase highlights God's authority to elevate or bring low according to His will. The humbling and exalting of individuals is a recurring theme in Scripture. For example, Joseph was humbled through slavery and imprisonment before being exalted to a position of power in Egypt (Genesis 37-41). Similarly, King Nebuchadnezzar was humbled by God before being restored to his throne (Daniel 4). This principle is also reflected in the New Testament, where Jesus teaches that those who humble themselves will be exalted (<a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a>). The ultimate example of this is Jesus Christ Himself, who humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death on a cross and was subsequently exalted by God (<a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8-9</a>). This phrase serves as a reminder of God's ultimate control over human destiny and the importance of humility before Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hannah.htm">Hannah</a></b><br>The mother of Samuel, who offers a prayer of thanksgiving to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, whose actions of making poor and rich, bringing low and exalting, demonstrate His ultimate control over human circumstances.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom these truths are particularly relevant, as they navigate their relationship with God and their socio-political challenges.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle_at_shiloh.htm">The Tabernacle at Shiloh</a></b><br>The setting where Hannah prays and dedicates Samuel to the LORD, symbolizing a place of divine encounter and revelation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/eli.htm">Eli</a></b><br>The priest at Shiloh, whose household contrasts with Hannah's faithfulness, highlighting themes of divine justice and reversal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is in control of all circumstances, whether wealth or poverty, and trust in His divine plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_exaltation.htm">Humility and Exaltation</a></b><br>Understand that God values humility and can exalt those who humble themselves before Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a></b><br>Acknowledge that God's actions are just, and He will ultimately bring about justice in His timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_in_all_circumstances.htm">Contentment in All Circumstances</a></b><br>Learn to be content with what God provides, knowing that He has a purpose for every situation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a></b><br>Use whatever resources God has given—whether much or little—for His glory and the benefit of others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_samuel_2_7_align_with_wealth_facts.htm">In 1 Samuel 2:7, where God is said to make people poor or rich, how does this square with observable facts about wealth distribution and free will? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_poverty_persist_despite_psalm_113.htm">(Psalm 113:7–8) Despite the claim that God “raises the poor” and seats them “with princes,” how do we explain the ongoing existence of poverty with little evidence of divine intervention? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_trust_future_blessings_for_the_poor.htm">(Luke 6:20–26) Why believe promises of future blessings for the poor and warnings for the rich when many see no real-world proof of such reversals? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/2-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sends poverty</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹרִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·rîš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3423.htm">Strong's 3423: </a> </span><span class="str2">To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and wealth;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַעֲשִׁ֑יר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ma·‘ă·šîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6238.htm">Strong's 6238: </a> </span><span class="str2">To accumulate, chiefly, to grow, rich</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He humbles</span><br /><span class="heb">מַשְׁפִּ֖יל</span> <span class="translit">(maš·pîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8213.htm">Strong's 8213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become low, to be abased</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">אַף־</span> <span class="translit">(’ap̄-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_637.htm">Strong's 637: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He exalts.</span><br /><span class="heb">מְרוֹמֵֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·rō·w·mêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 2:7 Yahweh makes poor and makes rich (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/2-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 2:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 2:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 2:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 2:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>