Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD: The word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. New Living Translation Samuel did not yet know the LORD because he had never had a message from the LORD before. English Standard Version Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, and the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. Berean Standard Bible Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. King James Bible Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him. New King James Version (Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor was the word of the LORD yet revealed to him.) New American Standard Bible Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor had the word of the LORD yet been revealed to him. NASB 1995 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor had the word of the LORD yet been revealed to him. NASB 1977 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor had the word of the LORD yet been revealed to him. Legacy Standard Bible Now Samuel did not yet know Yahweh, nor had the word of Yahweh yet been revealed to him. Amplified Bible Now Samuel did not yet know [or personally experience] the LORD, and the word of the LORD was not yet revealed [directly] to him. Christian Standard Bible Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now Samuel had not yet experienced the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. American Standard Version Now Samuel did not yet know Jehovah, neither was the word of Jehovah yet revealed unto him. Contemporary English Version The LORD had not spoken to Samuel before, and Samuel did not recognize the voice. English Revised Version Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Samuel had no experience with the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. International Standard Version Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD and had not yet had the word of the LORD revealed to him. Majority Standard Bible Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. NET Bible Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD; the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. New Heart English Bible Now Samuel did not yet know God, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed to him. Webster's Bible Translation Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed to him. World English Bible Now Samuel didn’t yet know Yahweh, neither was Yahweh’s word yet revealed to him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Samuel has not yet known YHWH, and the word of YHWH is not yet revealed to him. Young's Literal Translation And Samuel hath not yet known Jehovah, and the word of Jehovah is not yet revealed unto him. Smith's Literal Translation And before Samuel will know Jehovah, and before the word of Jehovah will be revealed to him, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow Samuel did not yet know the Lord, neither had the word of the Lord been revealed to him. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not been revealed to him. New American Bible Samuel did not yet recognize the LORD, since the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. New Revised Standard Version Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, and the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD revealed to him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Samuel did not yet know LORD JEHOVAH, and the word of LORD JEHOVAH had not yet been revealed to him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it was before Samuel knew the Lord, and before the word of the Lord was revealed to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Calls Samuel…6Once again the LORD called, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “My son, I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” 7Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. 8Once again, for the third time, the LORD called to Samuel. He got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” Then Eli realized that it was the LORD who was calling the boy.… Cross References 1 Samuel 3:1 And the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. Now in those days the word of the LORD was rare, and visions were scarce. 1 Samuel 2:12 Now the sons of Eli were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD 1 Samuel 2:18 Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod. 1 Samuel 2:21 So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD. 1 Samuel 2:26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man. Judges 2:10 After that whole generation had also been gathered to their fathers, another generation rose up who did not know the LORD or the works that He had done for Israel. Hosea 4:1 Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Jeremiah 9:6 You dwell in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to know Me,” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 31:34 No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” John 10:4-5 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. / But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will flee from him because they do not recognize his voice.” John 10:14 I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, John 10:27 My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. John 8:19 “Where is Your Father?” they asked Him. “You do not know Me or My Father,” Jesus answered. “If you knew Me, you would know My Father as well.” John 8:55 You do not know Him, but I know Him. If I said I did not know Him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know Him, and I keep His word. Treasury of Scripture Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed to him. Now Samuel. Jeremiah 9:24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. Acts 19:2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. Jump to Previous Revealed Revelation Samuel Time WordJump to Next Revealed Revelation Samuel Time Word1 Samuel 3 1. How the word of the Lord was first revealed to Samuel11. God tells Samuel the destruction of Eli's house 15. Samuel, though loath, tells Eli the vision 19. Samuel grows in credit Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD Samuel, though serving in the temple under Eli, had not yet experienced a personal revelation or relationship with God. This highlights the distinction between religious service and personal knowledge of God. In the Hebrew context, "knowing" the LORD implies an intimate, covenantal relationship, as seen in Genesis 4:1 where Adam "knew" Eve. Samuel's lack of knowledge signifies that he had not yet encountered God in a direct, transformative way. This moment foreshadows the personal call and revelation that would soon come to Samuel, marking the beginning of his prophetic ministry. because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him Persons / Places / Events 1. SamuelA young boy serving in the temple under the priest Eli. He is dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah, and is being raised in the temple. 2. Eli The high priest of Israel at the time, responsible for mentoring Samuel. He plays a crucial role in guiding Samuel to recognize God's voice. 3. The Temple The place where Samuel serves and where God calls out to him. It is a central place of worship and spiritual activity in Israel. 4. The LORD The God of Israel, who is about to reveal Himself to Samuel, marking the beginning of Samuel's prophetic ministry. 5. The Word of the LORD Refers to God's communication and revelation, which had not yet been personally experienced by Samuel at this point. Teaching Points Personal Revelation is KeyKnowing about God is different from knowing God personally. Samuel's experience teaches us the importance of personal revelation and relationship with God. Mentorship in Faith Eli's role in guiding Samuel highlights the importance of spiritual mentorship. We should seek and provide guidance in our faith communities. Recognizing God's Voice Like Samuel, we must learn to discern God's voice amidst the noise of life. This requires attentiveness and a heart open to God's leading. Spiritual Growth is a Process Samuel's journey shows that spiritual maturity and understanding develop over time. Patience and perseverance are essential in our walk with God. The Role of Scripture The Word of the LORD is central to knowing God. Regular engagement with Scripture is crucial for spiritual growth and understanding God's will. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now Samuelוּשְׁמוּאֵ֕ל (ū·šə·mū·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel did not yet טֶ֖רֶם (ṭe·rem) Adverb Strong's 2962: Non-occurrence, not yet, before know יָדַ֣ע (yā·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel because the word דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had not yet וְטֶ֛רֶם (wə·ṭe·rem) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 2962: Non-occurrence, not yet, before been revealed יִגָּלֶ֥ה (yig·gā·leh) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal to him. אֵלָ֖יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Links 1 Samuel 3:7 NIV1 Samuel 3:7 NLT 1 Samuel 3:7 ESV 1 Samuel 3:7 NASB 1 Samuel 3:7 KJV 1 Samuel 3:7 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 3:7 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 3:7 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 3:7 French Bible 1 Samuel 3:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 3:7 Now Samuel didn't yet know Yahweh neither (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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