King James Version
1 Samuel 2:4 in the King James Version says “The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.” — study this verse from 1 Samuel chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.”
1 Samuel 2:4 · KJV
There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. arrogancy: Heb. hard
The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.
The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and they that stumbled”
H3782to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall
“with strength”
H2428probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
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