Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. Eli thought she was drunk New Living Translation Seeing her lips moving but hearing no sound, he thought she had been drinking. English Standard Version Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli took her to be a drunken woman. Berean Standard Bible Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk King James Bible Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. New King James Version Now Hannah spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk. New American Standard Bible As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were quivering, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought that she was drunk. NASB 1995 As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought she was drunk. NASB 1977 As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought she was drunk. Legacy Standard Bible As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart; only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought she was drunk. Amplified Bible Hannah was speaking in her heart (mind); only her lips were moving, and her voice was not heard, so Eli thought she was drunk. Christian Standard Bible Hannah was praying silently, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli thought she was drunk Holman Christian Standard Bible Hannah was praying silently, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli thought she was drunk American Standard Version Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. English Revised Version Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. GOD'S WORD® Translation She was praying silently. Her voice couldn't be heard; only her lips were moving. Eli thought she was drunk. Good News Translation She was praying silently; her lips were moving, but she made no sound. So Eli thought that she was drunk, International Standard Version Hannah was praying inwardly. Her lips were quivering, and her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk. Majority Standard Bible Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk NET Bible Now Hannah was speaking from her heart. Although her lips were moving, her voice was inaudible. Eli therefore thought she was drunk. New Heart English Bible And she was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk. Webster's Bible Translation Now Hannah spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. World English Bible Now Hannah spoke in her heart. Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Hannah, she is speaking over her heart—only her lips are moving, and her voice is not heard, and Eli reckons her to be drunken. Young's Literal Translation and Hannah, she is speaking to her heart, only her lips are moving, and her voice is not heard, and Eli reckoneth her to be drunken. Smith's Literal Translation And Hannah she speaking upon her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice will not be heard: and Eli will think her to be intoxicated. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow Anna spoke in her heart, and only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard at all. Heli therefore thought her to be drunk, Catholic Public Domain Version For Hannah was speaking in her heart, and only her lips moved, and her voice was barely heard. Therefore, Eli considered her to be drunk, New American Bible for Hannah was praying silently; though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli, thinking she was drunk, New Revised Standard Version Hannah was praying silently; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore Eli thought she was drunk. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow Hannah spoke in her heart only, and her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore Eli thought her to be drunk. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Hannah was speaking in her heart only, and her lips were moving and her voice was not heard, Eli considered her as drunk OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now Hannah, she spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice could not be heard; therefore, Eli thought she had been drunken. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she was speaking in her heart, and her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: and Heli accounted her a drunken woman. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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!”… Cross References Genesis 24:42-45 So when I came to the spring today, I prayed: O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only You would make my journey a success! / Here I am, standing beside this spring. Now if a maiden comes out to draw water and I say to her, ‘Please let me drink a little water from your jar,’ / and she replies, ‘Drink, and I will draw water for your camels as well,’ may she be the woman the LORD has appointed for my master’s son. ... Genesis 18:12 So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” 2 Kings 4:27 When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” Nehemiah 2:4 “What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. Psalm 55:17 Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice. Psalm 139:4 Even before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, O LORD. Isaiah 26:16 O LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer. Isaiah 29:13 Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:7 And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard. Matthew 9:4 But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? Matthew 15:8 ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Treasury of Scripture Now Hannah, she spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. spake 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: … Nehemiah 2:4 Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven. Psalm 25:1 A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. she had 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. Acts 2:13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. 1 Corinthians 13:7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Jump to Previous Drunk Drunken Eli Hannah Heard Heart Lips Moved Moving Overcome Prayer Praying Reckoneth Seemed Sound Speaking Thought VoiceJump to Next Drunk Drunken Eli Hannah Heard Heart Lips Moved Moving Overcome Prayer Praying Reckoneth Seemed Sound Speaking Thought Voice1 Samuel 1 1. Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh4. He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah 9. Hannah in grief prays for a child 12. Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her 19. Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned 24. She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord Hannah was praying in her heart Hannah's silent prayer reflects a deep, personal communication with God, emphasizing the sincerity and intensity of her supplication. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, prayer was often vocal and public, yet Hannah's approach shows a profound internalization of her faith. This silent prayer can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teaching on prayer found in Matthew 6:6, where Jesus instructs believers to pray in private. Hannah's heartfelt prayer also highlights the personal nature of her relationship with God, setting a precedent for the intimate, personal prayer life encouraged throughout Scripture. and though her lips were moving her voice could not be heard So Eli thought she was drunk Persons / Places / Events 1. HannahA devout woman deeply distressed by her inability to bear children. Her silent prayer reflects her earnest plea to God for a son. 2. Eli The high priest at Shiloh who misinterprets Hannah's silent prayer as drunkenness, highlighting a lack of spiritual discernment. 3. Shiloh The religious center where the Ark of the Covenant was located during this period, and where Hannah went to pray. 4. Prayer The act of communicating with God, which in this context is silent yet fervent, demonstrating the depth of Hannah's faith and desperation. 5. Misunderstanding Eli's assumption that Hannah was drunk illustrates the potential for misjudgment when spiritual insight is lacking. Teaching Points The Power of Silent PrayerSilent prayers, like Hannah's, can be deeply powerful and effective. God hears the cries of our hearts even when words are not spoken aloud. Misjudgment and Discernment Eli's misjudgment of Hannah serves as a reminder to seek spiritual discernment before forming conclusions about others' spiritual states. Faith in Distress Hannah's example teaches us to turn to God in our distress, trusting Him with our deepest desires and burdens. Perseverance in Prayer Hannah's persistence in prayer, despite her prolonged period of barrenness, encourages believers to remain steadfast in prayer. God's Understanding of Our Hearts God understands the language of our hearts, and our prayers do not need to be eloquent or audible to be heard by Him.(13) Now Hannah, she spake in her heart.--Eli was watching the worshippers, and, as Bunsen well remarks, was struck with dismay at her silent earnestness, such heartfelt prayer being apparently not usual at that time, and remembering the condition of the moral life in the precincts of the sanctuary over which he ruled with so weak and vacillating a rule, and how sadly frequent were disorders at the sacrificial meal, at once suspected that the weeping, praying one was a drunken woman. He, however, quickly atoned for his unworthy suspicion. Hebrew Hannahוְחַנָּ֗ה (wə·ḥan·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2584: Hannah -- mother of Samuel was praying מְדַבֶּ֣רֶת (mə·ḏab·be·reṯ) Verb - Piel - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against her heart, לִבָּ֔הּ (lib·bāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre and though רַ֚ק (raq) Adverb Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless her lips שְׂפָתֶ֣יהָ (śə·p̄ā·ṯe·hā) Noun - fdc | third person feminine singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin were moving, נָּע֔וֹת (nā·‘ō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 5128: To quiver, wave, waver, tremble, totter her voice וְקוֹלָ֖הּ (wə·qō·w·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound could not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be heard. יִשָּׁמֵ֑עַ (yiš·šā·mê·a‘) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently So Eli עֵלִ֖י (‘ê·lî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5941: Eli -- a priest at Shiloh thought וַיַּחְשְׁבֶ֥הָ (way·yaḥ·šə·ḇe·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 2803: To think, account she was drunk לְשִׁכֹּרָֽה׃ (lə·šik·kō·rāh) Preposition-l | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7910: Intoxicated, as a, state, a habit Links 1 Samuel 1:13 NIV1 Samuel 1:13 NLT 1 Samuel 1:13 ESV 1 Samuel 1:13 NASB 1 Samuel 1:13 KJV 1 Samuel 1:13 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 1:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 1:13 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 1:13 French Bible 1 Samuel 1:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 1:13 Now Hannah she spoke in her heart (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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