1 Samuel 2:31
“Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the arm of thy father's house, that there shall not be an old man in thine house.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation,.... Either the Philistines in the land of Israel, where God chose to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I will cut off thine arm ... - A strong phrase for breaking down the strength and power, of which the arm is the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I will cut off thine arm - I will destroy the strength, power, and influence of thy family.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 2:27-36
Eli reproved his sons too gently, and did not threaten them as he should, and therefore God sent a prophet to him to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
I will cut off thine arm = I will destroy thy strength. "The arm" is a common expression for "might," "strength." Cp.…
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