1 Samuel 1:10 cpdv — And since Hannah was bitter in soul, she prayed to the Lord, weeping greatly.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And since Hannah was bitter in soul, she prayed to the Lord, weeping greatly. "

— 1 Samuel 1:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 1 — Context

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And she did so every year, when the time returned for them to ascend to the temple of the Lord. And she provoked her in this way. And so, she wept and did not take food.

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Therefore, her husband Elkanah said to her: “Hannah, why are you weeping? And why do you not eat? And for what reason do you afflict your heart? Am I not better to you than ten sons?”

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And so, after she ate and drank at Shiloh, Hannah rose up. And Eli, the priest, was sitting on the seat before the door of the temple of the Lord.

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And since Hannah was bitter in soul, she prayed to the Lord, weeping greatly.

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And she made a vow, saying, “O Lord of hosts, if, in looking with favor, you will see the affliction of your servant and will remember me, and will not forget your handmaid, and if you will give to your servant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall pass over his head.”

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Then it happened that, while she multiplied prayers before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth.

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For Hannah was speaking in her heart, and only her lips moved, and her voice was barely heard. Therefore, Eli considered her to be drunk,

1 Samuel 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 1:10 say?
1 Samuel 1:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And since Hannah was bitter in soul, she prayed to the Lord, weeping greatly. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 1:10 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 1:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 10.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 1:10.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 1:10 in?
1 Samuel 1:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 1:10?
1 Samuel 1:10 reads (CPDV): “And since Hannah was bitter in soul, she prayed to the Lord, weeping greatly. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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