KJV ORIGINAL
The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The weapons of powerful warriors are broken, and those who were weak and stumbling are now equipped with strength.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is showing that He can humble the strong and lift up the weak, completely reversing what people expect.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Hannah's prayer of thanksgiving after God answered her desperate plea for a child by giving her Samuel. Hannah had been mocked for her childlessness, but now celebrates how God overturns human expectations. Her song becomes a template for praising God's justice and power to reverse circumstances.
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