1 Samuel 3:7 nasb — Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor had the word of the LORD yet been revealed to him.

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"Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor had the word of the LORD yet been revealed to him."

— 1 Samuel 3:7, NASB

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1 Samuel 3 — Context

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that the LORD called Samuel; and he said, "Here I am."

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Then he ran to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call, lie down again." So he went and lay down.

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The LORD called yet again, "Samuel!" So Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he answered, "I did not call, my son, lie down again."

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Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor had the word of the LORD yet been revealed to him.

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So the LORD called Samuel again for the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Eli discerned that the LORD was calling the boy.

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And Eli said to Samuel, "Go lie down, and it shall be if He calls you, that you shall say, 'Speak, LORD, for Your servant is listening.'" So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

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Then the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for Your servant is listening."

1 Samuel 3:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 3:7 say?
1 Samuel 3:7 in the NASB reads: “Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor had the word of the LORD yet been revealed to him.”
Where is 1 Samuel 3:7 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 3:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 7.
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 3:7.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 3:7 in?
1 Samuel 3:7 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 3:7?
1 Samuel 3:7 reads (NASB): “Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor had the word of the LORD yet been revealed to 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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