1 Samuel 1:27 asv — For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

American Standard Version

"For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him: "

— 1 Samuel 1:27, American Standard Version

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1 Samuel 1 — Context

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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.

25

And they slew the bullock, and brought the child to Eli.

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And she said, Oh, my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto Jehovah.

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For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

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therefore also I have granted him to Jehovah; as long as he liveth he is granted to Jehovah. And he worshipped Jehovah there.

1 Samuel 1:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 1:27 say?
1 Samuel 1:27 in the American Standard Version reads: “For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him: ”
Where is 1 Samuel 1:27 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 1:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 27.
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 1:27.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 1:27 in?
1 Samuel 1:27 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 1:27?
1 Samuel 1:27 reads (ASV): “For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him: ” 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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