Topical Encyclopedia Hannah, a prominent figure in the Old Testament, is a profound example of thankfulness to God. Her account is primarily found in the first two chapters of the book of 1 Samuel. Hannah was one of the two wives of Elkanah, and she was deeply loved by her husband. However, she faced the personal anguish of being barren, while Elkanah's other wife, Peninnah, had children. This situation caused Hannah great distress, as Peninnah would provoke her, highlighting her inability to bear children.In her deep sorrow, Hannah turned to God in prayer, demonstrating her faith and reliance on Him. 1 Samuel 1:10-11 describes her heartfelt plea: "In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. And she made a vow, pleading, 'O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever come over his head.'" Hannah's prayer was marked by a vow to dedicate her child to the Lord, should He grant her request. This vow was a Nazarite vow, indicating a life set apart for God's service. Her prayer was not just a request for personal fulfillment but a commitment to honor God with the blessing she sought. God heard Hannah's prayer, and she conceived and bore a son, whom she named Samuel, meaning "heard by God." True to her vow, once Samuel was weaned, Hannah brought him to the house of the Lord at Shiloh to dedicate him to God's service. Her actions were a testament to her thankfulness and faithfulness to God. Hannah's thankfulness is further expressed in her prayer of praise found in 1 Samuel 2:1-10 . This prayer, often referred to as Hannah's Song, is a profound expression of gratitude and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and goodness. It begins with, "My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in Your salvation" (1 Samuel 2:1). Hannah's song reflects her deep joy and thankfulness, not only for the gift of her son but for God's overarching power and justice. Hannah's account is a powerful illustration of thankfulness to God, characterized by her faith, her vow, and her fulfillment of that vow. Her life exemplifies a heart that trusts in God's timing and sovereignty, and her thankfulness is expressed through both her words and her actions. Her legacy of gratitude and dedication continues to inspire believers to trust in God's faithfulness and to respond with thankfulness for His blessings. Nave's Topical Index 1 Samuel 1:27,28For this child I prayed; and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him: Nave's Topical Index Library The Lord of Hosts, the God of Jacob He Spake to them of the Father A Word to the Wavering Ones Household Salvation The General Conference of 1828 The General Conference of 1832 Israel's Hope Encouraged; Index of Subjects. The Second Continental Journey. The Second Continental Journey. Resources Why is giving thanks to God important? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean to walk in the Spirit? | GotQuestions.org What should be the focus of Christians on Thanksgiving? | GotQuestions.org Thankfulness: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Thankfulness of Hypocrites, Full of Boasting Thankfulness: Abound in the Faith With Thankfulness: Come Before God With Thankfulness: Expressed in Psalms Thankfulness: Habitually offer Thankfulness: Jesus Set an Example of Thankfulness: Ministers Appointed to offer, in Public Thankfulness: Offer Sacrifices of Thankfulness: Resolve to offer Thankfulness: Saints Exhorted To Thankfulness: Saul, to the Kenites Thankfulness: should Always Accompany Praise Thankfulness: should Always Accompany Prayer Thankfulness: should be Accompanied by Intercession for Others Thankfulness: should be offered for all People Thankfulness: should be offered for all Things Thankfulness: should be offered for Appointment to Spiritual Service Thankfulness: should be offered for Christ's Power and Reign Thankfulness: should be offered for Deliverance from Indwelling Sin, Through Christ Thankfulness: should be offered for Faith Exhibited by Others Thankfulness: should be offered for Love Exhibited by Others Thankfulness: should be offered for the Conversion of Others Thankfulness: should be offered for the Gift of Christ Thankfulness: should be offered for the Goodness and Mercy of God Thankfulness: should be offered for the Grace Bestowed on Others Thankfulness: should be offered for the Nearness of God's Presence Thankfulness: should be offered for the Reception and Effectual Working of the Word of God in Others Thankfulness: should be offered for the Supply of Our Bodily Needs Thankfulness: should be offered for the Triumph of the Gospel Thankfulness: should be offered for the Zeal Exhibited by Others Thankfulness: should be offered for Victory Over Death and the Grave Thankfulness: should be offered for Willingness to offer Our Property for God's Service Thankfulness: should be offered for Wisdom and Might Thankfulness: should be offered in Everything Thankfulness: should be offered in Private Worship Thankfulness: should be offered in Public Worship Thankfulness: should be offered in the Name of Christ Thankfulness: should be offered: Always Thankfulness: should be offered: As the Remembrance of God's Holiness Thankfulness: should be offered: Before Receiving Food Thankfulness: should be offered: On Behalf of God's Servants Thankfulness: should be offered: Through Christ Thankfulness: should be offered: To Christ Thankfulness: should be offered: To God Thankfulness: should be offered: Upon the Completion of Great Undertakings Thankfulness: should Enter God's Gates With Thankfulness: The Heavenly Host Engage In Thankfulness: The Israelites, to Joshua Thankfulness: The People of the Island of Melita (Malta), to Paul Thankfulness: The Spies, to Rahab Thankfulness: The Wicked Averse To Thankfulness: To God of Abraham Thankfulness: To God of Abraham's Servant (Eliezar) Thankfulness: To God of Deborah Thankfulness: To God of Hannah Thankfulness: To God of Jehoshaphat's Army Thankfulness: To God of Jethro Thankfulness: To God of Joseph Thankfulness: To God of Melchizedek Thankfulness: To God of Miriam Thankfulness: To God of Rachel Thankfulness: To God of Samuel Thankfulness: To God of the Jews Thankfulness: To God of the Levites Thankfulness: To God of the People of Israel Thankfulness: To God of the Queen of Sheba Thankfulness: To God of the Sailors Thankfulness: To God of the Shepherds Thankfulness: To God: Before Receiving Food, by Jesus Thankfulness: To God: Blind Bartimaeus Thankfulness: To God: One of the Ten Lepers Whom Jesus Healed Thankfulness: To God: The Demon-Possessed Man Who Was Exorcized Thankfulness: To God: The Lame Man Healed by Peter Thankfulness: To God: The Man Who Was Paralyzed Thankfulness: To God: The Roman Centurion for his Boy Thankfulness: To God: The Woman Who Was Bent Over for Eighteen Years Thankfulness: To the Men of Jabesh-Gilead Related Terms |
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