1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim, of the hill-country of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now there was a certain H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of Ramathaim–zophim H7436 (רָמָתַיִם צוֹפִים) — Ramathajim-Tsophim, a place in Palestine
- of mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Elkanah H511 (אֶלְקָנָה) — Elkanah, the name of several Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jeroham H3395 (יְרֹחָם) — Jerocham, the name of seven or eight Israelites
- of Elihu H453 (אֱלִיהוּ) — Elihu, the name of one of Job's friends, and of three Israelites
- of Tohu H8459 (תֹּחוּ) — Tochu, an Israelite
- of Zuph H6689 (צוּף) — Tsuph or Tsophai or Tsiph, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine
- an Ephrathite H673 (אֶפְרָתִי) — an Ephrathite or an Ephraimite
2 and he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he had two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of the one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- Hannah H2584 (חַנָּה) — Channah, an Israelitess
- and the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of the other H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- Peninnah H6444 (פְּנִנָּה) — Peninnah, an Israelitess
- and Peninnah H6444 (פְּנִנָּה) — Peninnah, an Israelitess
- had children H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- but Hannah H2584 (חַנָּה) — Channah, an Israelitess
- had no children H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
3 And this man went up out of his city from year to year to worship and to sacrifice unto Jehovah of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, priests unto Jehovah, were there.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And this H1931 (הוּא) — he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative)…
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- out of his city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- yearly H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- to worship H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- and to sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- in Shiloh H7887 (שִׁילֹה) — Shiloh, a place in Palestine
- And the two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Eli H5941 (עֵלִי) — Eli, an Israelite highpriest
- Hophni H2652 (חׇפְנִי) — Chophni, an Israelite
- and Phinehas H6372 (פִּינְחָס) — Pinechas, the name of three Israelites
- the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
4 And when the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when the time H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- was that Elkanah H511 (אֶלְקָנָה) — Elkanah, the name of several Israelites
- offered H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- he gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to Peninnah H6444 (פְּנִנָּה) — Peninnah, an Israelitess
- his wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and to all her sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and her daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- portions H4490 (מָנָה) — properly, something weighed out, i.e. (generally) a division; specifically (of food) a ration; also a lot
5 but unto Hannah he gave a double portion; for he loved Hannah, but Jehovah had shut up her womb.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But unto Hannah H2584 (חַנָּה) — Channah, an Israelitess
- he gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- a H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- worthy H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- portion H4490 (מָנָה) — properly, something weighed out, i.e. (generally) a division; specifically (of food) a ration; also a lot
- for he loved H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- Hannah H2584 (חַנָּה) — Channah, an Israelitess
- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had shut up H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
- her womb H7358 (רֶחֶם) — the womb
6 And her rival provoked her sore, to make her fret, because Jehovah had shut up her womb.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And her adversary H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- also provoked H3707 (כַּעַס) — to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
- her sore H3708 (כַּעַס) — vexation
- for to make her fret H7481 (רָעַם) — to tumble, i.e. be violently agitated; specifically, to crash (of thunder); figuratively, to irritate (with anger)
- because Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had shut H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
- up H1157 (בְּעַד) — in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc.
- her womb H7358 (רֶחֶם) — the womb
7 And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of Jehovah, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- so year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- by year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- when H1767 (דַּי) — enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
- she went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- so she provoked H3707 (כַּעַס) — to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
- her; therefore she wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- and did not eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
8 And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Elkanah H511 (אֶלְקָנָה) — Elkanah, the name of several Israelites
- her husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to her, Hannah H2584 (חַנָּה) — Channah, an Israelitess
- why weepest H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- thou? and why eatest H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- thou not? and why is thy heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- grieved H3415 (יָרַע) — properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (figuratively) to fear
- not I better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- to thee than ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
9 So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest was sitting upon his seat by the door-post of the temple of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Hannah H2584 (חַנָּה) — Channah, an Israelitess
- rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- they had eaten H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- in Shiloh H7887 (שִׁילֹה) — Shiloh, a place in Palestine
- and after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- they had drunk H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- Now Eli H5941 (עֵלִי) — Eli, an Israelite highpriest
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- sat H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- upon a seat H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- by a post H4201 (מְזוּזָה) — a door-post (as prominent)
- of the temple H1964 (הֵיכָל) — a large public building, such as a palace or temple
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto Jehovah, and wept sore.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- in bitterness H4751 (מַר) — bitter (literally or figuratively); also (as noun) bitterness, or (adverbially) bitterly
- of soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- and prayed H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- sore H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O Jehovah of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thy handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thy handmaid, but wilt give unto thy handmaid a man-child, then I will give him unto Jehovah all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she vowed H5087 (נָדַר) — to promise (pos., to do or give something to God)
- a vow H5088 (נֶדֶר) — a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- if thou wilt indeed H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- look H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- on the affliction H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
- of thine handmaid H519 (אָמָה) — a maid-servant or female slave
- and remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- me, and not forget H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- thine handmaid H519 (אָמָה) — a maid-servant or female slave
- but wilt give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- unto thine handmaid H519 (אָמָה) — a maid-servant or female slave
- a man H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- child H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- then I will give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- all the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of his life H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- and there shall no razor H4177 (מוֹרָה) — a razor
- come H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- upon his head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
12 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before Jehovah, that Eli marked her mouth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, as she continued H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- praying H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that Eli H5941 (עֵלִי) — Eli, an Israelite highpriest
- marked H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- her mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now Hannah H2584 (חַנָּה) — Channah, an Israelitess
- she spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- in her heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- only her lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- moved H5128 (נוּעַ) — to waver, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (as subjoined)
- but her voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- was not heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- therefore Eli H5941 (עֵלִי) — Eli, an Israelite highpriest
- thought H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
- she had been drunken H7910 (שִׁכּוֹר) — intoxicated, as a state or a habit
14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Eli H5941 (עֵלִי) — Eli, an Israelite highpriest
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken H7937 (שָׁכַר) — to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with a stimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
- put away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- thy wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
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 I poured out my soul before Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Hannah H2584 (חַנָּה) — Channah, an Israelitess
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- No, my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- a woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- of a sorrowful H7186 (קָשֶׁה) — severe (in various applications)
- spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- I have drunk H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- neither wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- nor strong drink H7941 (שֵׁכָר) — an intoxicant, i.e. intensely alcoholic liquor
- but have poured out H8210 (שָׁפַךְ) — to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e. to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc.); intensi…
- my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
16 Count not thy handmaid for a wicked woman; for out of the abundance of my complaint and my provocation have I spoken hitherto.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Count H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- not thine handmaid H519 (אָמָה) — a maid-servant or female slave
- for H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- a daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Belial H1100 (בְּלִיַּעַל) — without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness
- for out of the abundance H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- of my complaint H7879 (שִׂיחַ) — a contemplation; by implication, an utterance
- and grief H3708 (כַּעַס) — vexation
- have I spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace; and the God of Israel grant thy petition that thou hast asked of him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Eli H5941 (עֵלִי) — Eli, an Israelite highpriest
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- and the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- grant H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thy petition H7596 (שְׁאֵלָה) — a petition; by implication, a loan
- that thou hast asked H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
18 And she said, Let thy handmaid find favor in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat; and her countenance was no more sad.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Let thine handmaid H8198 (שִׁפְחָה) — a female slave (as a member of the household)
- find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- grace H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
- in thy sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- So the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- her way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and did eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- and her countenance H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
19 And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before Jehovah, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and Jehovah remembered her;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they rose up H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
- in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- early H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
- and worshipped H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to their house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- to Ramah H7414 (רָמָה) — Ramah, the name of four places in Palestine
- and Elkanah H511 (אֶלְקָנָה) — Elkanah, the name of several Israelites
- knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- Hannah H2584 (חַנָּה) — Channah, an Israelitess
- his wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- remembered H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
20 and it came to pass, when the time was come about, that Hannah conceived, and bare a son; and she called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore it came to pass, when the time H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- was come H8622 (תְּקוּפָה) — a revolution, i.e. (of the sun) course, (of time) lapse
- about after Hannah H2584 (חַנָּה) — Channah, an Israelitess
- had conceived H2029 (הָרָה) — to be (or become) pregnant, conceive (literally or figuratively)
- that she bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- Because I have asked H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- him of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
21 And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto Jehovah the yearly sacrifice, and his vow.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- Elkanah H511 (אֶלְקָנָה) — Elkanah, the name of several Israelites
- and all his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to offer H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the yearly H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- and his vow H5088 (נֶדֶר) — a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised
22 But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, I will not go up until the child be weaned; and then I will bring him, that he may appear before Jehovah, and there abide for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Hannah H2584 (חַנָּה) — Channah, an Israelitess
- went not up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- for she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto her husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- until the child H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- be weaned H1580 (גָּמַל) — to treat a person (well or ill), i.e. benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e. (specifically) to wean
- I will bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- him, that he may appear H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and there abide H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
23 And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Do what seemeth thee good; tarry until thou have weaned him; only Jehovah establish his word. So the woman tarried and gave her son suck, until she weaned him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Elkanah H511 (אֶלְקָנָה) — Elkanah, the name of several Israelites
- her husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto her, Do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- what seemeth H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- thee good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- tarry H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- until thou have weaned H1580 (גָּמַל) — to treat a person (well or ill), i.e. benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e. (specifically) to wean
- him; only Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- establish H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- his word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- So the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- abode H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- and gave her son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- suck H3243 (יָנַק) — to suck; causatively, to give milk
- until she weaned H1580 (גָּמַל) — to treat a person (well or ill), i.e. benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e. (specifically) to wean
24 And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bullocks, and one ephah of meal, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of Jehovah in Shiloh: and the child was young.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when she had weaned H1580 (גָּמַל) — to treat a person (well or ill), i.e. benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e. (specifically) to wean
- him, she took him up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- with her, with three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- bullocks H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- and one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- ephah H374 (אֵיפָה) — an ephah or measure for grain; hence, a measure in general
- of flour H7058 (קֶמַח) — flour
- and a skin H5035 (נֶבֶל) — a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
- of wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- him unto the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in Shiloh H7887 (שִׁילֹה) — Shiloh, a place in Palestine
- and the child H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- young H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
25 And they slew the bullock, and brought the child to Eli.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they slew H7819 (שָׁחַט) — to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
- a bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the child H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- to Eli H5941 (עֵלִי) — Eli, an Israelite highpriest
26 And she said, Oh, my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Oh H994 (בִּי) — oh that!; with leave, or if it please
- my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- thy soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- liveth H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- that stood H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- by thee here, praying H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
27 For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For this child H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- I prayed H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me my petition H7596 (שְׁאֵלָה) — a petition; by implication, a loan
- which I asked H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
28 therefore also I have granted him to Jehovah; as long as he liveth he is granted to Jehovah. And he worshipped Jehovah there.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore also I have lent H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- him to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- as long as he liveth H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- he shall be lent H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- And he worshipped H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God