1 Samuel 1:25
1 Samuel 1:25 in Multiple Translations
And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli.
And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.
And they slew the bullock, and brought the child to Eli.
And when they had made an offering of the ox, they took the child to Eli.
After they had slaughtered the bull, they presented the boy to Eli.
And they slewe a bullocke, and brought the childe to Eli.
And they slaughter the bullock, and bring in the youth unto Eli,
They killed the bull, and brought the child to Eli.
And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.
And they immolated a calf, and offered the child to Heli.
After the priest had slaughtered the bull and offered it to Yahweh on the altar, Hannah and Elkanah brought the boy to Eli.
Elkanah and Hannah killed the bull and burned it for God. Then they took the boy to Eli, the old man that looked after God’s ceremonies.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 1:25
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1 Samuel 1:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יִּשְׁחֲט֖וּ
אֶת
הַ/פָּ֑ר
וַ/יָּבִ֥יאוּ
אֶת
הַ/נַּ֖עַר
אֶל
עֵלִֽי
וַֽ/יִּשְׁחֲט֖וּ
shâchaṭ
H7819
to slaughter
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/פָּ֑ר
par
H6499
bullock
Art | N-ms
וַ/יָּבִ֥יאוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/נַּ֖עַר
naʻar
H5288
youth
Art | N-ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
עֵלִֽי
ʻÊlîy
H5941
Eli
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 1:25
וַֽ/יִּשְׁחֲט֖וּ
shâchaṭ
H7819
"to slaughter"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to slaughter, often used in the context of sacrifice or massacre, as seen in the KJV translations of kill, offer, or slay.
Definition: v 1) to kill, slaughter, beat 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter 1a1a) beast for food 1a1b) sacrifice 1a1c) person in human sacrifice 1a1d) beaten, hammered (of shekels) 1b) (Niphal) to be slaughtered, be slain (of food or sacrifice) Also means: sha.chat (שָׁחוּט "beaten" H7820)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: kill, offer, shoot out, slay, slaughter. See also: Genesis 22:10; Leviticus 16:15; Isaiah 22:13.
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.
הַ/פָּ֑ר
par
H6499
"bullock"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.
Definition: young bull, steer, bullock
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.
וַ/יָּבִ֥יאוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
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.
הַ/נַּ֖עַר
naʻar
H5288
"youth"
Art | N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means a young person, either a boy or a girl, from infancy to adolescence. It is used to describe the servants and attendants who worked for kings and other important people in the Old Testament, like King David's servants.
Definition: 1) a boy, lad, servant, youth, retainer 1a) boy, lad, youth 1b) servant, retainer
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: babe, boy, child, damsel (from the margin), lad, servant, young (man). See also: Genesis 14:24; 1 Samuel 25:5; Psalms 37:25.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
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.
עֵלִֽי
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.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 1:25
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- 1 Samuel 1:25 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 1:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 1:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:25
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:25
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 1:25
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:25
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 1:25
Context — The Birth of Samuel
23“Do what you think is best,” her husband Elkanah replied, “and stay here until you have weaned him. Only may the LORD confirm His word.” So Hannah stayed and nursed her son until she had weaned him.
24Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh.
25And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli.
26“Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. 27I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 18:15–16 | Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them. But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. |
| 2 | Luke 2:22 | And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord |
1 Samuel 1:25 Summary
[This verse shows Hannah following through on her promise to God to give her son Samuel to the Lord's service. She brought him to the high priest Eli at the house of the Lord in Shiloh, along with a sacrifice to give thanks to God. This act of obedience and trust in God's faithfulness is an example for us to follow, as seen in other Bible verses like Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all our heart. By surrendering our lives and our children to God's will and purpose, we can demonstrate our love and commitment to Him, just like Hannah did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hannah bring a bull to the house of the Lord at Shiloh?
Hannah brought a bull to the house of the Lord as a sacrifice, which was a common practice in the Old Testament, as seen in Leviticus 1:1-7, to give thanks to God for answering her prayer and to dedicate her son Samuel to the Lord's service.
Who is Eli in this verse and what is his role?
Eli was the high priest of Israel at Shiloh, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 1:9, and he played a significant role in the life of Samuel, who would eventually become a prophet and leader in Israel, as seen in 1 Samuel 3:1-14.
What can we learn from Hannah's actions in this verse about trusting God?
Hannah's actions demonstrate her trust in God's faithfulness, as she had promised to give her son to the Lord if He would grant her a child, as seen in 1 Samuel 1:11, and she followed through on her promise, showing her commitment to honoring God.
How does this verse relate to the concept of dedication to God's service?
This verse illustrates the concept of dedicating one's life or a child to God's service, as seen in other Bible verses such as Luke 2:22-24, where Jesus' parents dedicated Him to God, and it highlights the importance of surrendering our lives and our children to God's will and purpose.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's faithfulness and follow through on my promises to Him?
- How can I demonstrate my commitment to honoring God, like Hannah did, in my daily life and decisions?
- What does it mean to dedicate my life or a child to God's service, and how can I apply this concept in my own life?
- In what ways can I show gratitude to God for answering my prayers, like Hannah did with her sacrifice?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 1:25
And they slew a bullock,.... One of the three Hannah brought, unless the singular is put for the plural, and so all three were slain, some for sacrifice, and some for food perhaps; or if only one was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 1:25
And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:25
A bullock; either, first, One of the three at the present, reserving the rest for the future. Or, secondly, The three bullocks mentioned , to which the article here added, in the Hebrew, seems manifestly to relate; there being no one bullock there, singled out, to which it can belong. And so it is only an enallage of the singular number for the plural, which is frequent.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:25
1 Samuel 1:25 And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.Ver. 25. And brought the child to Eli.] Not without a gratuity, that he might have the more care of the child.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:25
(24, 25) With three bullocks . . . And they slew a bullock.—There at first sight seems a discrepancy here, and the LXX. translators seem to have felt it, for they read, instead of “three bullocks,” “a bullock of three years old.” The true explanation, however, is that the one bullock alluded to in 1 Samuel 1:25 was the burnt offering by which the child was consecrated to the Lord. The other two were the yearly festival offering, the presentation of which being the usual gift, the chronicler did not think it here worth while to mention again.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 1:25
25. they slew a bullock] The bullock; viz. the one which had been brought as a dedicatory offering with the child: the sacrifice of the others is taken for granted. We may try to picture the scene. Elkanah leads the bullock to the north side of the altar of burnt-offering, in the court before the door of the tabernacle, and binds it to the horns of the altar. Hannah brings her child, and lays his hand on the head of the victim in token that it is his representative; at that moment Elkanah or one of the priests slays it (Leviticus 1:5). Its blood is sprinkled and its limbs burnt upon the altar, as an emblem of the complete dedication of the child to Jehovah. The Sept. version differs widely from our present Heb. text, and describes the presentation of Samuel as combined with the yearly sacrifice. “And she went up with him to Selom with a bullock of three years old, and bread, and an ephah of fine flour, and a bottle of wine; and entered into the house of the Lord in Selom: and the child was with them. And they brought him near before the Lord: and his father slew the sacrifice, which he used to offer year by year unto the Lord. And he brought the child near and slew the bullock. And Anna the mother of the child brought him near to Heli, and said,” &c. This may represent a different original text, or be a loose paraphrase.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:25
25. Slew a bullock — One of the three mentioned in the preceding verse. The Hebrew is àú äôø, the bullock, that is, the particular one with which the consecration of the child was associated.
Sermons on 1 Samuel 1:25
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(Through the Bible) Luke 18 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of surrendering to God's will and committing to it, even when we don't understand our trials or difficulties. He emphasizes th |
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(Following the Footsteps of Christ) Redemption by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the concept of bondage and freedom in the context of the grace of God. He references Galatians chapter 4 and Titus 2 verse 11 to emphasize t |
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God's Joy in Us by John McGregor | In this sermon, the speaker shares stories of individuals who experienced the joy of serving God. He mentions a dear old saint named Hutchinson who encouraged a young girl by telli |
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Luke 2:21-32. the Song of Simeon. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer reflects on the significance of Jesus' presentation at the temple, emphasizing how Jesus, as the firstborn Son, was brought to the Lord as a holy and unblemishe |
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Baby Jesus Presented in the Temple Luke 2:21-40 by David Servant | David Servant preaches about the humble beginnings of Jesus as a newborn, emphasizing how God's love was displayed through His willingness to humble Himself to save us from our sin |
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Questions/answers About Christ by James Blaine Chapman | James Blaine Chapman delves into various questions surrounding the life, teachings, and actions of Jesus Christ, providing insightful explanations based on biblical texts. From the |
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Behold, the Child - Set for the Fall and Rise of Many by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the contrast between material wealth and spiritual richness, illustrating how Joseph and Mary, though poor, were spiritually rich and grateful for God's forg |