1 Samuel 2:7
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.”1 Samuel 2:7
What Does 1 Samuel 2:7 Mean?
1 Samuel 2:7 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Care for the Poor.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 2:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 10:22“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”Psalms 138:6“Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.”Psalms 113:7“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;”Psalms 75:7“But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.”Proverbs 22:2“The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.”Deuteronomy 8:17“And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.”Job 5:11“To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.”Daniel 2:21“And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:”Job 1:21“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.”Job 36:22“Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?”James 4:10“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”Ruth 1:21“I went out full, and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?”Job 42:10“And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.”Job 12:9“Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?”Psalms 136:23“Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:”James 1:9“Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”Genesis 41:14“Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.”Isaiah 2:12“For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low:”Romans 9:17“For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.”Psalms 49:2“Both low and high, rich and poor, together.”
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