1 Samuel 2:1

And 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.

Cross-reference

Luke 1:69 Allusion

Luke 1:69 applies the same 'horn of salvation' imagery to Christ, fulfilling the prophetic hope in Hannah's prayer.

Luke 1:47-56 expands Mary's song, mirroring Hannah's praise for God's reversal of the humble and exaltation of His people.

Psalm 18:2 Allusion

Psalm 18:2 uses the same 'horn of my salvation' metaphor — the LORD as strength and deliverer, just as Hannah exalts her horn in Him.

Luke 1:46 Allusion

In Luke 1:46, Mary's Magnificat directly echoes Hannah's heart — 'my spirit rejoices in God my Savior', a clear literary and thematic parallel.

Psalm 71:8 Parallel

Psalm 71:8 echoes the image of a mouth full of God's praise, closely paralleling Hannah's exultant declaration.

Psalm 89:17 Allusion

Psalm 89:17 echoes Hannah's language — 'by your favor our horn is exalted' — celebrating God as the source of Israel's strength.

Psalm 92:10 Allusion

Psalm 92:10 uses the same 'horn exalted' imagery — God lifts up the faithful, paralleling Hannah's declaration of exaltation in the LORD.

Psalm 112:9 Allusion

Psalm 112:9 shares the exact phrase 'his horn will be exalted', directly paralleling Hannah's declaration of God lifting her horn.

This command in Philippians 4:4 captures Hannah's spirit — 'Rejoice in the Lord always' parallels her exultation in God.

Habakkuk 3:18 vows 'I will rejoice in the Lord, joy in the God of my salvation', a direct parallel to Hannah.

2 Samuel 22:3 uses 'horn of my salvation', the exact phrase Hannah uses for her exaltation in God.

Psalm 28:7 Parallel

In Psalm 28:7, the psalmist's heart exults in God's strength and help, mirroring Hannah's rejoicing in salvation.

Psalm 89:24 Allusion

In Psalm 89:24, God promises to exalt the horn of His anointed, using the same 'horn exalted' imagery as Hannah's prayer.

Isaiah 12:2 Allusion

Isaiah 12:2 proclaims 'God is my salvation' and 'strength and song', resonating with Hannah's trust and joy.

Exodus 15:21 repeats the same triumphant refrain of Miriam, mirroring Hannah's exultant praise for God's victory.

In Psalm 148:14, God lifts up a horn for His people, a collective parallel to Hannah's personal horn being exalted.

1 Peter 1:8 Parallel

1 Peter 1:8 describes rejoicing in the unseen God — expanding Hannah's joy in tangible salvation to faith-filled joy in Christ.

Exodus 15:1 Parallel

Exodus 15:1 is another victory song exalting God for deliverance, paralleling Hannah's rejoicing in salvation.

Revelation 18:20 calls for rejoicing over Babylon's judgment, paralleling Hannah's joy over God's defeat of her enemies.

Philippians 3:3 says we glory in Christ Jesus — echoing Hannah's boast in the LORD over human strength.

2 Corinthians 6:11 uses the same 'enlarged' imagery—Paul's heart is wide open, as Hannah's mouth was enlarged.

Psalm 118:14 declares God as 'my strength and song' and 'my salvation', connecting to Hannah's horn of salvation.

Psalm 51:15 Parallel

Psalm 51:15 asks God to open lips for praise; Hannah declares her mouth is already opened — a verbal parallel in the act of praise.

Judges 5:1 Parallel

Judges 5:1 introduces Deborah's victory song, similar to Hannah's prayer as a woman's song of triumph after deliverance.