1 Samuel 2:5 asv — They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; And they that were hungry have ceasedto hunger: Yea, the barre…

American Standard Version

"They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; And they that were hungry have ceasedto hunger: Yea, the barren hath borne seven; And she that hath many children languisheth. "

— 1 Samuel 2:5, American Standard Version

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

2

There is none holy as Jehovah; For there is none besides thee, Neither is there any rock like our God.

3

Talk no more so exceeding proudly; Let not arrogancy come out of your mouth; For Jehovah is a God of knowledge, And by him actions are weighed.

4

The bows of the mighty men are broken; And they that stumbled are girded with strength.

5

They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; And they that were hungry have ceasedto hunger: Yea, the barren hath borne seven; And she that hath many children languisheth.

6

Jehovah killeth, and maketh alive: He bringeth down to Sheol, and bringeth up.

7

Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up.

8

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, He lifteth 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 Jehovah’s, And he hath set the world upon them.

1 Samuel 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 2:5 say?
1 Samuel 2:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; And they that were hungry have ceasedto hunger: Yea, the barren hath borne seven; And she that hath many children languisheth. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 2:5 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 5.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 2:5.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 2:5 in?
1 Samuel 2:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 2:5?
1 Samuel 2:5 reads (ASV): “They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; And they that were hungry have ceasedto hunger: Yea, the barren hath borne seven; And she that hath many children languisheth. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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