1 Samuel 1:13 web — Now Hannah spoke in her heart. Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she had been dru…

World English Bible

"Now Hannah spoke in her heart. Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she had been drunken."

— 1 Samuel 1:13, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 1 — Context

10

She was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to Yahweh, and wept bitterly.

11

She vowed a vow, and said, "Yahweh of Armies, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your handmaid, and remember me, and not forget your handmaid, but will give to your handmaid a boy, then I will give him to Yahweh all the days of his life, and no razor shall come on his head."

12

It happened, as she continued praying before Yahweh, that Eli saw her mouth.

13

Now Hannah spoke in her heart. Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

14

Eli said to her, "How long will you be drunken? Put away your wine from you."

15

Hannah answered, "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 Yahweh.

16

Don't count your handmaid for a wicked woman; for I have been speaking out of the abundance of my complaint and my provocation."

1 Samuel 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 1:13 say?
1 Samuel 1:13 in the World English Bible reads: “Now Hannah spoke in her heart. Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.”
Where is 1 Samuel 1:13 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 1:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 13.
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 1:13.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 1:13 in?
1 Samuel 1:13 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 1:13?
1 Samuel 1:13 reads (WEB): “Now Hannah spoke in her heart. Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.” 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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