The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
The LORD makes some people poor and others rich; he brings some people down and lifts others up.
God is in control of people's circumstances, having the power to change anyone's situation from low to high or high to low.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Samuel, this verse is part of Hannah's song of thanksgiving after God answered her prayer for a child, Samuel, following her years of barrenness. Hannah praises God's sovereignty in controlling human circumstances, such as elevating the humble and humbling the proud, which reflects the ancient Israelite view of God as the ultimate authority over wealth and social status. This song sets the stage for the broader narrative of God's faithfulness in Israel's history.
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