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1 Samuel 1:13

EliHannah
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11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.

12 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.

Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.

15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk
KJV
Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
WEB
Now Hannah spoke in her heart. Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk.
ASV
Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
DARBY
Now Hannah spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; and Eli thought she was drunken.
BLB
And Hannah, she spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard. And Eli thought [she was] drunk.
ÅB
for det var i sitt hjerte Hanna ba; bare hennes lepper rørte seg, men hennes røst hørtes ikke. Derfor tenkte Eli at hun var drukken,
OTB
Hanna talte i sitt hjerte; hennes lepper beveget seg, men hennes stemme ble ikke hørt. Så Eli trodde hun var full.
B1930
for det var i sitt hjerte Hanna bad; bare hennes leber rørte sig, men hennes røst hørtes ikke. Derfor tenkte Eli at hun var drukken,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Romans 8:26

    Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

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  • Genesis 24:42–45

    And I came this day unto the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:

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  • Acts 2:13

    Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.

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  • Psalms 25:1

    Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.

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  • Zechariah 9:15

    The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.

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  • 1 Corinthians 13:7

    Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

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  • Nehemiah 2:4

    Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.

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