1 Samuel 1:27

1 Samuel 1:28 web — Therefore also I have granted him to Yahweh. As long as he lives he is granted to Yahweh." He worshiped Yahweh there.

World English Bible

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

— 1 Samuel 1:28, World English Bible

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KJV
“Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord. And he worshipped the Lord there. ”
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ASV
“therefore also I have granted him to Jehovah; as long as he liveth he is granted to Jehovah. And he worshipped Jehovah there. ”
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NET
“So I also dedicate him to the LORD. For all the days of his life he is dedicated to the LORD.”Then he bowed down there in worship to the LORD.”
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DRB
“Therefore I also have lent him to the Lord all the days of his life, he shall be lent to the Lord. And they adored the Lord there. And Anna prayed, and said: ”
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BBE
“So I have given him to the Lord; for all his life he is the Lord's. Then he gave the Lord worship there.”
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KJVA
“Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord. And he worshipped the Lord there. ”
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1 Samuel 1 — Context

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

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

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

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

1 Samuel 1:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 1:28 say?

1 Samuel 1:28 in the World English Bible reads: “Therefore also I have granted him to Yahweh. As long as he lives he is granted to Yahweh." He worshiped Yahweh there.”

Where is 1 Samuel 1:28 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 1:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 28.

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 1:28.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 1:28 in?

1 Samuel 1:28 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 1:28?

1 Samuel 1:28 reads (WEB): “Therefore also I have granted him to Yahweh. As long as he lives he is granted to Yahweh." He worshiped Yahweh there.” 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.

1 Samuel 1:28 web — Therefore also I have granted him to Yahweh. As long as he lives he is granted to Yahweh." He worshiped Yahweh there.

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1 Samuel 1 — Context

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