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.
Ver. 1. And Hannah prayed, and said,] i.e., She praised God, and said; for there is not one petition in all this holy hymn: but thanksgiving is a principal part of prayer; it is also an artificial begging.
My heart rejoiceth in the Lord.] Leapeth and danceth levaltoes, danceth a galliard; as did also Mary's Luk 1:47 for like cause; and betwixt this song and that of the holy Virgin there is a great likeness, as Peter Martyr rightly observeth.
My horn is exalted in the Lord.] My might and mirth is advanced. A metaphor from horned creatures, or, as some say, from conquerors setting up their crest.
My mouth is enlarged over mine enemies.] Peninnah and her accomplices, over whom now I can crow and triumph, my mouth magnifically praising the Lord.