The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
The LORD brings death and gives life; he brings people down to the grave and raises them up.
This verse declares that God has complete authority over life and death, showing His ultimate power over everything that happens.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Hannah's prayer of praise after God answered her request for a child by giving her Samuel. Hannah had been barren and deeply grieved, but after Samuel's birth, she sang this song celebrating God's power to reverse circumstances. In ancient Israel, having children was seen as a sign of God's blessing, while barrenness was viewed as a curse, so Hannah's experience of God's life-giving power made this declaration especially meaningful.
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