1 Samuel 1:14
1 Samuel 1:14 in Multiple Translations
and said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Put away your wine!”
And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
And Eli said to her, How long are you going to be the worse for drink? Put away the effects of your wine from you.
“Do you have to come here drunk?” he asked. “Get rid of your wine!”
And Eli sayde vnto her, Howe long wilt thou be drunken? Put away thy drunkennesse from thee.
And Eli saith unto her, 'Until when are thou drunken? turn aside thy wine from thee.'
Eli said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Get rid of your wine!”
And Eli said to her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
And said to her: How long wilt thou, be drunk? digest a little the wine, of which thou hast taken too much.
He said to her, “How long will you continue to get drunk [RHQ]? ◄Throw away your wine/Quit drinking wine►!”
He said, “Why did you come here drunk? Throw that wine away.”
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 1:14
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
1 Samuel 1:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
אֵלֶ֨י/הָ֙
עֵלִ֔י
עַד
מָתַ֖י
תִּשְׁתַּכָּרִ֑י/ן
הָסִ֥ירִי
אֶת
יֵינֵ֖/ךְ
מֵ/עָלָֽיִ/ךְ
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֵלֶ֨י/הָ֙
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
עֵלִ֔י
ʻÊlîy
H5941
Eli
N-proper
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
מָתַ֖י
mâthay
H4970
how
Part
תִּשְׁתַּכָּרִ֑י/ן
shâkar
H7937
be drunk
V-Hithpael-Imperf-2fs | Suff
הָסִ֥ירִי
çûwr
H5493
to turn aside
V-Hiphil-Impv-2fs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יֵינֵ֖/ךְ
yayin
H3196
wine
N-ms | Suff
מֵ/עָלָֽיִ/ךְ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 1:14
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֵלֶ֨י/הָ֙
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
עֵלִ֔י
ʻÊlîy
H5941
"Eli"
N-proper
Eli was a high priest in the Bible, mentioned in 1 Samuel. He was the father of Hophni and Phinehas, and played a significant role in the story of Samuel. The name Eli means 'ascension'.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.3; father of: Hophni (H2652), Phinehas (H6372H) § Eli = "ascension" descendant of Aaron through Ithamar and high priest and judge of Israel when Samuel entered service as a child
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: Eli. See also: 1 Samuel 1:3; 1 Samuel 3:6; 1 Kings 2:27.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
מָתַ֖י
mâthay
H4970
"how"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'when' or 'how long', often used to ask about time or duration, like in Genesis when asking how long a task will take.
Definition: 1) when? 1a) with prep 1a1) against when?, until when?, how long?, after how long?
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: long, when. See also: Genesis 30:30; Psalms 101:2; Psalms 6:4.
תִּשְׁתַּכָּרִ֑י/ן
shâkar
H7937
"be drunk"
V-Hithpael-Imperf-2fs | Suff
To become drunk or intoxicated, as warned against in Proverbs 23:20. This word describes the state of being under the influence. It is used in various forms, including making someone drunk or being merry.
Definition: 1) to be or become drunk or drunken, be intoxicated 1a) (Qal) to become drunken 1b)(Piel) to make drunken, cause to be drunk 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to be drunk 1d) (Hithpael) to make oneself drunk
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: (be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of H8248 (שָׁקָה).) See also: Genesis 9:21; Isaiah 63:6; Isaiah 29:9.
הָסִ֥ירִי
çûwr
H5493
"to turn aside"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2fs
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יֵינֵ֖/ךְ
yayin
H3196
"wine"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for wine, 'yayin', refers to fermented wine and its effects, including intoxication. It is often mentioned in the Bible in the context of banquets and feasts, such as in the book of Esther.
Definition: wine
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). See also: Genesis 9:21; Proverbs 20:1; Psalms 60:5.
מֵ/עָלָֽיִ/ךְ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 1:14
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- 1 Samuel 1:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 1:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 1:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:14
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 1:14
Context — Hannah Prays for a Son
12As Hannah kept on praying before the LORD, Eli watched her mouth.
13Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk
14and said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Put away your wine!”
15“No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have not had any wine or strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD. 16Do not take your servant for a wicked woman, for all this time I have been praying out of the depth of my anguish and grief.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ephesians 4:25 | Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. |
| 2 | Job 8:2 | “How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind. |
| 3 | Proverbs 6:9 | How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? |
| 4 | Psalms 62:3 | How long will you threaten a man? Will all of you throw him down like a leaning wall or a tottering fence? |
| 5 | Job 22:23 | If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored. If you remove injustice from your tents |
| 6 | Proverbs 4:24 | Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech. |
| 7 | Matthew 7:1–3 | “Do not judge, or you will be judged. For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? |
| 8 | Ephesians 4:31 | Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. |
| 9 | Joshua 22:12–20 | And when they heard this, the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh to go to war against them. The Israelites sent Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest to the land of Gilead, to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. With him they sent ten chiefs—one family leader from each tribe of Israel, each the head of a family among the clans of Israel. They went to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in the land of Gilead and said to them, “This is what the whole congregation of the LORD says: ‘What is this breach of faith you have committed today against the God of Israel by turning away from the LORD and building for yourselves an altar, that you might rebel against the LORD this day? Was not the sin of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day? It even brought a plague upon the congregation of the LORD. And now, would you turn away from the LORD? If you rebel today against the LORD, tomorrow He will be angry with the whole congregation of Israel. If indeed the land of your inheritance is unclean, then cross over to the land of the LORD’s possession, where the LORD’s tabernacle stands, and take possession of it among us. But do not rebel against the LORD or against us by building for yourselves an altar other than the altar of the LORD our God. Was not Achan son of Zerah unfaithful regarding what was set apart for destruction, bringing wrath upon the whole congregation of Israel? Yet it was not only Achan who perished because of his sin!’” |
| 10 | Job 11:14 | if you put away the iniquity in your hand, and allow no injustice to dwell in your tents, |
1 Samuel 1:14 Summary
In this verse, Eli mistakenly thinks Hannah is drunk because she is praying quietly to herself. This shows that people may not always understand what we are doing or why, but God does. Just like Hannah, we can pour out our hearts to God in prayer, even if others don't understand (Psalms 62:8). We should be careful not to judge others based on how they look or act, and instead, look to God for understanding, as He sees the heart (1 Samuel 16:7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Eli think Hannah was drunk?
Eli thought Hannah was drunk because he saw her lips moving, but he could not hear her voice, as it is written in 1 Samuel 1:13, and he misunderstood her actions (1 Samuel 1:12-13).
What is the significance of Eli's mistake?
Eli's mistake highlights the importance of not judging others based on appearances, as the Lord warns us in 1 Samuel 16:7 and reminds us to look at the heart, not outward appearances.
How does this verse relate to prayer?
This verse shows that true prayer can be misunderstood by others, but it is between us and God, as Hannah poured out her soul before the Lord (1 Samuel 1:15), similar to what the Psalmist did in Psalms 42:4.
What can we learn from Eli's reaction?
We can learn that as leaders or spiritual guides, we should be careful not to jump to conclusions or misjudge others, and instead, seek to understand the heart of the matter, just as the Lord does in Jeremiah 17:10.
Reflection Questions
- How do you think Hannah felt when Eli accused her of being drunk, and what does this reveal about her character?
- In what ways can we, like Hannah, be misunderstood by others when we are deeply seeking God?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of perseverance in prayer, despite potential ridicule or misunderstanding?
- How can we apply the lesson of not judging others based on appearances in our daily lives, especially in our relationships with fellow believers?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 1:14
And Eli said unto her, how long wilt thou be drunken?.... What, every day drunk? what, continually in this wicked practice? when will it be stopped?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 1:14
Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:14
Come not before the Lord in thy drunkenness, but go and sleep it out, and repent of this thy sin.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:14
1 Samuel 1:14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.Ver. 14. How long wilt thou be drunken?] Eli sat there for the purpose to see good order observed: and seeing Hannah’ s strange and uncouth gestures, knowing also that she was newly risen from a feast, he suspected that all was not well. Put away thy wine from thee.] Go, sleep out thy drunkenness, and this alienation of thy mind, caused by a too liberal use of wine, which thou shouldst rather do, quam ut turpiter eructes coram Iehovah, than do on this sort.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:14
(14) And Eli said unto her.—The LXX. or Septuagint attempts to soften the harshness of the high priest to Hannah by inserting before Eli the word “servant,” or “young man,” thus suggesting that the hard, unjust words were spoken by an attendant. But it is clear that the English Version represents the true text here, for in the next verse Hannah replies directly to Eli with the simple words “No, my lord.”
Sermons on 1 Samuel 1:14
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
Gospel Healing for Hurting Marriages by Voddie Baucham | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of people coming to church when they are facing difficulties in their closest relationships. He emphasizes the importance of underst |
|
Be Filled With the Holy Spirit - 1 by Zacharias Tanee Fomum | In this sermon, the speaker asks the audience to reflect on what has changed in their hearts in the last five years. He emphasizes the importance of identifying and removing negati |
|
Through the Bible - Ephesians - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of Christians walking in a manner worthy of their calling. The first key aspect mentioned is humility, which is seen as essent |
|
Lies Women Believe and the Truths That Set Them Free by Nancy Leigh DeMoss | This sermon focuses on acknowledging God as our teacher and the source of truth that sets us free. It emphasizes seeking God's face, thanking Him for His wisdom in creating male an |
|
|
Love and Fellowship by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of pursuing love and fellowship as primary aspects of the Christian life. It delves into the depth of God's love, the need for sincerity, trut |
|
Beware of Spiritual Pride by Dwight Steven | In this sermon, the speaker encourages the listeners to examine their own hearts and not focus on others. He tells a story about four men who all had a new birth experience but hav |
|
|
Few Find the Way to Life - Part 6 by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life of purity and truth, following Jesus wholeheartedly, and desiring to be in His presence at all times. It challenges believers |