Parallel Verses New Living Translation He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He sets them among princes, placing them in seats of honor. For all the earth is the LORD's, and he has set the world in order. King James Bible He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them. Darby Bible Translation He raiseth up the poor out of the dust; from the dung-hill he lifteth up the needy, To set him among nobles; and he maketh them inherit a throne of glory; For the pillars of the earth are Jehovah's, and he hath set the world upon them. World English Bible He raises up the poor out of the dust. He lifts up the needy from the dunghill, To make them sit with princes, and inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are Yahweh's. He has set the world on them. Young's Literal Translation He raiseth from the dust the poor, From a dunghill He lifteth up the needy, To cause them to sit with nobles, Yea, a throne of honour He doth cause them to inherit, For to Jehovah are the fixtures of earth, And He setteth on them the habitable world. 1 Samuel 2:8 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible2:8 From the dunghill - From the most sordid place, and mean estate. Inherit - Not only possess it themselves, but transmit it to their posterity. Throne - That is, a glorious throne or kingdom. Pillars - The foundations of the earth, which God created, and upholds, and wherewith he sustains the earth, and all its inhabitants, as a house is supported with pillars; and therefore it is not strange if he disposeth of persons and things therein as he pleaseth. 1 Samuel 2:8 Parallel Commentaries Library A Private Enquiry"What is the thing that the Lord hath said unto thee?"--1 Samuel 3:17. THE Lord would not speak directly to Eli, although he was the High Priest. In ordinary circumstances it would have been so; but Eli had grieved the Lord, and thus had lost his honorable standing. God had not cast him off; but he viewed him with such displeasure that he would only speak to him through another person: even as great kings, if they are offended with their courtiers, send them messages by other hands. The Lord sent, … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 37: 1891 Appendix xix. On Eternal Punishment, According to the Rabbis and the New Testament Covenanting a Privilege of Believers. The Mystery Cross References James 2:5 Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn't God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren't they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him? 2 Samuel 7:8 "Now go and say to my servant David, 'This is what the LORD of Heaven's Armies has declared: I took you from tending sheep in the pasture and selected you to be the leader of my people Israel. 1 Kings 16:2 "I lifted you out of the dust to make you ruler of my people Israel, but you have followed the evil example of Jeroboam. You have provoked my anger by causing my people Israel to sin. 2 Kings 9:6 So Jehu left the others and went into the house. Then the young prophet poured the oil over Jehu's head and said, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I anoint you king over the LORD's people, Israel. Job 1:21 He said, "I came naked from my mother's womb, and I will be naked when I leave. The LORD gave me what I had, and the LORD has taken it away. Praise the name of the LORD!" Job 36:7 He never takes his eyes off the innocent, but he sets them on thrones with kings and exalts them forever. Job 38:4 "Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you know so much. Jump to Previous Ash Beggar Dunghill Dung-Hill Dust Earth Heap Honor Inherit Jehovah's Lifting Lifts Need Needy Nobles Pillars Poor Princes Raises Raiseth Seat Sit Throne WorldJump to Next Ash Beggar Dunghill Dung-Hill Dust Earth Heap Honor Inherit Jehovah's Lifting Lifts Need Needy Nobles Pillars Poor Princes Raises Raiseth Seat Sit Throne WorldLinks 1 Samuel 2:8 NIV1 Samuel 2:8 NLT 1 Samuel 2:8 ESV 1 Samuel 2:8 NASB 1 Samuel 2:8 KJV 1 Samuel 2:8 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 2:8 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 2:8 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 2:8 French Bible 1 Samuel 2:8 German Bible 1 Samuel 2:8 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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