1 Samuel 1:27 web — For this child I prayed; and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him.

World English Bible

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

— 1 Samuel 1:27, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 1 — Context

24

When she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bulls, and one ephah of meal, and a bottle of wine, and brought him to Yahweh's house in Shiloh. The child was young.

25

They killed the bull, and brought the child to Eli.

26

She said, "Oh, my lord, as your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood by you here, praying to Yahweh.

27

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

28

Therefore also I have granted him to Yahweh. As long as he lives he is granted to Yahweh." He worshiped Yahweh there.

1 Samuel 1:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 1:27 say?
1 Samuel 1:27 in the World English Bible reads: “For this child I prayed; and Yahweh has 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 (WEB): “For this child I prayed; and Yahweh has 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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