For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
Parallel translations
- WEB For you are the glory of their strength. In your favor, our horn will be exalted.
- BSB For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted.
- NKJV For You are the glory of their strength, And in Your favor our horn is exalted.
- NASB For You are the glory of their strength, And by Your favor our horn is exalted.
- NLT You are their glorious strength. It pleases you to make us strong.
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Quick answer
God Himself is the true strength and glory of His people; their power to stand comes from His favor.
Overview
Israel's real "glory" and strength are not military might but the LORD. The "horn," a symbol of power and dignity, is lifted only by divine favor. This points forward to Christ, the "horn of salvation" raised up for His people (Luke 1:69).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 12
- Ps 75:10All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
- Ps 92:10But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
- Ps 148:14He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.
- 2 Cor 12:9–10And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
- Ps 112:9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
- 1 Cor 1:30–31But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
- Ps 89:24But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
- 1 Sam 2:10The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.
- Ps 132:17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
- 1 Sam 2:1And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
- Ps 28:7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
- Phil 4:13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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