1 Samuel 2:4
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength."
Word-by-Word Analysis
קֶשֶׁת
qesheth
a bow, forshooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
גִּבּוֹר
gibbôwr
powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
אֱנוֹשׁ
ʼĕnôwsh
a man in general (singly or collectively)
שָׁבַר
shâbar
to burst (literally or figuratively)
כָּשַׁל
kâshal
to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall
חָגַר
châgar
to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
כֹּחַ
kôach
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
Key Terms in This Verse
כָּשַׁל kâshal
to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall
Study H3782 →קֶשֶׁת qesheth
a bow, forshooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
Study H7198 →כֹּחַ kôach
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
Study H3581 →Cross References
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners, and they shall fall under the slain. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
And 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 m...
Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet should they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with ...
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
Welcome to LOGOS Study
Your complete Bible study toolkit