And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoices in the LORD, my horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth boasts over my enemies; because I rejoice in your salvation.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Rejoiced. Septuagint and Chaldean, "been strengthened. "Anna composed this canticle at the nativity of her son; or rather at his presentation in the tabernacle. She foretells the reign and glory of the Messias, and of his church. (St. Augustine, de C. xvii. 4.)
Horn. The horn in the Scripture signifies strength, power, and glory: so the horn is said to be exalted, when a person receives an increase of strength or glory. (Challoner)
So Horace (3 Ode, 21.) says, addis cornua pauperi.
Enlarged. Chaldean, "I have opened my mouth, to speak great things against my enemies. "She has Phenenna principally in view, and compares her present glory with her former distress. (Calmet)
I may boast more on account of Samuel, than my rival can of her numerous offspring. (Menochius)
