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1 Samuel 2:3

1 Samuel 2:3
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Talk no more so exceeding proudly,.... At such an high rate, in such an overbearing manner, as if above everyone; this may have respect to Peninnah, and all that joined with her to provoke Hannah to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

A God of knowledge - He is the most wise, teaching all good, and knowing all things.

Actions are weighed - נתכנו nithkenu, they are directed; it is by his counsel alone that we can successfully begin,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 2:1-10

We have here Hannah's thanksgiving, dictated, not only by the spirit of prayer, but by the spirit of prophecy. Her petition for the mercy she desired we had before (Sa1 1:11), and here we have her…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

arrogancy The old form of the word arrogance(cp. innocency for innocence) from the Lat. arrogantia. It signifies "claiming more than one's due," "assumption," "pride."

knowledge The Heb. word is…