Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. New Living Translation I asked the LORD to give me this boy, and he has granted my request. English Standard Version For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition that I made to him. Berean Standard Bible I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, King James Bible For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: New King James Version For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. New American Standard Bible For this boy I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my request which I asked of Him. NASB 1995 “For this boy I prayed, and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of Him. NASB 1977 “For this boy I prayed, and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of Him. Legacy Standard Bible For this young boy I prayed, and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of Him. Amplified Bible For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my request which I asked of Him. Christian Standard Bible I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD gave me what I asked him for, Holman Christian Standard Bible I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD gave me what I asked Him for, American Standard Version For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him: Contemporary English Version to give me a child. Here he is! The LORD gave me just what I asked for. English Revised Version For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: GOD'S WORD® Translation I prayed for this child, and the LORD granted my request. Good News Translation I asked him for this child, and he gave me what I asked for. International Standard Version I prayed for this boy, and the LORD granted me the request I asked of him. Majority Standard Bible I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, NET Bible I prayed for this boy, and the LORD has given me the request that I asked of him. New Heart English Bible For this child I prayed; and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI prayed for this youth, and YHWH gives to 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; Smith's Literal Translation For this boy I prayed, and Jehovah will give to me my asking which I asked of him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor this child did I pray, and the Lord hath granted me my petition, which I asked of him. Catholic Public Domain Version I prayed for this child, and the Lord granted to me my petition, which I asked of him. New American Bible I prayed for this child, and the LORD granted my request. New Revised Standard Version For this child I prayed; and the LORD has granted me the petition that I made to him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI prayed and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of him; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I prayed, and LORD JEHOVAH gave me my request which I asked from him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath granted me my petition which I asked of Him; Brenton Septuagint Translation For this child I prayed; and the Lord has given me my request that I asked of him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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.… Cross References Genesis 25:21 Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. Genesis 30:22 Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, Judges 13:8-9 Then Manoah prayed to the LORD, “Please, O Lord, let the man of God You sent us come to us again to teach us how to raise the boy who is to be born.” / And God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the angel of God returned to the woman as she was sitting in the field; but her husband Manoah was not with her. Psalm 66:19-20 But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. / Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion! Psalm 116:1-2 I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy. / Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. Psalm 118:5 In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. Psalm 127:3 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Psalm 138:3 On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul. Isaiah 65:24 Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 21:22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. Luke 1:46-47 Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! John 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. Treasury of Scripture For this child I prayed; and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him: For this 1 Samuel 1:11-13 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 rasor come upon his head… Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: and the Lord Psalm 66:19 But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. Psalm 116:1-5 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications… Psalm 118:5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. Jump to Previous Boy Child Petition Prayed Prayer Request YouthJump to Next Boy Child Petition Prayed Prayer Request Youth1 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 I prayed for this boy Hannah's prayer is a profound example of faith and persistence in seeking God's intervention. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, barrenness was often seen as a source of shame and a sign of divine disfavor. Hannah's earnest prayer at the tabernacle in Shiloh reflects her deep desire for a child and her belief in God's power to change her circumstances. This phrase highlights the importance of prayer in the life of a believer, demonstrating that God hears and responds to the heartfelt petitions of His people. Hannah's prayer can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teaching on prayer, such as in James 5:16, which emphasizes the power of a righteous person's prayer. and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him Persons / Places / Events 1. HannahA devout woman who was initially barren. She fervently prayed for a child and vowed to dedicate him to the Lord if her prayer was answered. 2. Elkanah Hannah's husband, who loved her deeply despite her initial barrenness. He supported her spiritual devotion and pilgrimage to Shiloh. 3. Samuel The child for whom Hannah prayed. His birth was a direct answer to her prayers, and he would grow to become a significant prophet and leader in Israel. 4. Eli The high priest at Shiloh who initially misunderstood Hannah's prayer but later blessed her, affirming her request to God. 5. Shiloh The religious center where the Ark of the Covenant was located during this period. It was here that Hannah prayed and made her vow to God. Teaching Points The Power of Persistent PrayerHannah's account teaches us the importance of persistent and heartfelt prayer. Despite her initial barrenness, she continued to seek God earnestly. Faith in God's Timing Hannah's experience reminds us that God's timing is perfect. Her patience and faith were rewarded in due time with the birth of Samuel. Dedication to God Hannah's vow to dedicate Samuel to the Lord challenges us to consider how we can dedicate our blessings and talents to God's service. Trust in God's Faithfulness The fulfillment of Hannah's prayer encourages us to trust in God's faithfulness and His ability to answer our deepest desires according to His will. The Role of Community in Faith Eli's blessing and the support of her husband Elkanah highlight the importance of community and spiritual leadership in nurturing our faith. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I prayedהִתְפַּלָּ֑לְתִּי (hiṯ·pal·lā·lə·tî) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6419: To judge, to intercede, pray for אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to this הַזֶּ֖ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that boy, הַנַּ֥עַר (han·na·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer and since the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has granted me וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set what אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I asked שָׁאַ֖לְתִּי (šā·’al·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand of Him, מֵעִמּֽוֹ׃ (mê·‘im·mōw) Preposition-m | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with Links 1 Samuel 1:27 NIV1 Samuel 1:27 NLT 1 Samuel 1:27 ESV 1 Samuel 1:27 NASB 1 Samuel 1:27 KJV 1 Samuel 1:27 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 1:27 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 1:27 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 1:27 French Bible 1 Samuel 1:27 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 1:27 For this child I prayed (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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