1 Samuel 1:27

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,

American Standard Version (1901)

For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

Bible in Basic English

My prayer was for this child; and the Lord has given him to me in answer to my request:

Free Bible Version

I prayed for this boy, and since the Lord has given me what I asked him for,

King James (Authorized) Version

For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

Translation for Translators

I prayed that Yahweh would enable me to give birth to a child, and this is the child whom I requested Yahweh to give me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For this child I prayed and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him.

Noah Webster Bible

For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

World English Bible

I prayed for this child, and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him.

Young's Literal Translation

for this youth I prayed, and Jehovah doth give to me my petition which I asked of Him;

Context

The Birth of Samuel

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, ²⁸I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there.

Summary

Hannah's heartfelt response to God's blessing of a son, Samuel, reflects her deep gratitude and faithfulness. She acknowledges God's sovereignty and faithfulness in answering her prayers, dedicating Samuel back to the Lord for His service. This act of surrender and devotion sets a powerful example of trusting God's plan and recognizing His goodness in fulfilling promises. Hannah's words also reveal her understanding of the importance of raising Samuel in the fear and knowledge of the Lord, emphasizing the significance of passing down faith to the next generation.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For this child I prayed,.... Which she now had in her hand, and was presenting to Eli: and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him; and which he also desired might be granted her, or foretold that it would be, Sa1 1:17 though perhaps he knew not then particularly what it was she asked; nor did she acquaint him with it at parting, as she now did, having obtained of the Lord what she was so solicitous for, and now makes mention of with thankfulness.

1 Samuel 1:27

The Birth of Samuel

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Berean Standard Bible

I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,

American Standard Version (1901)

For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

Bible in Basic English

My prayer was for this child; and the Lord has given him to me in answer to my request:

Free Bible Version

I prayed for this boy, and since the Lord has given me what I asked him for,

King James (Authorized) Version

For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

Translation for Translators

I prayed that Yahweh would enable me to give birth to a child, and this is the child whom I requested Yahweh to give me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For this child I prayed and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him.

Noah Webster Bible

For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

World English Bible

I prayed for this child, and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him.

Young's Literal Translation

for this youth I prayed, and Jehovah doth give to me my petition which I asked of Him;