1-Samuel - 1:27

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27 For this child I prayed; and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him.

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Explanation and meaning of 1-Samuel 1:27.

Differing Translations

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For this child did I pray, and the Lord hath granted me my petition, which I asked of him.
For this boy I prayed; and Jehovah has granted me my petition which I asked of him.
for this youth I prayed, and Jehovah doth give to me my petition which I asked of Him;
My prayer was for this child; and the Lord has given him to me in answer to my request:
I prayed for this child, and the Lord granted to me my petition, which I asked of him.

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Historical Commentaries

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For this child I prayed,.... Which she now had in her hand, and was presenting to Eli:
and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him; and which he also desired might be granted her, or foretold that it would be, 1-Samuel 1:17 though perhaps he knew not then particularly what it was she asked; nor did she acquaint him with it at parting, as she now did, having obtained of the Lord what she was so solicitous for, and now makes mention of with thankfulness.

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