1 Samuel 1:27
For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
Original Language Analysis
הַנַּ֥עַר
For this child
H5288
הַנַּ֥עַר
For this child
Strong's:
H5288
Word #:
2 of 12
(concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latit
הַזֶּ֖ה
H2088
הִתְפַּלָּ֑לְתִּי
I prayed
H6419
הִתְפַּלָּ֑לְתִּי
I prayed
Strong's:
H6419
Word #:
4 of 12
to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
וַיִּתֵּ֨ן
hath given
H5414
וַיִּתֵּ֨ן
hath given
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
5 of 12
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
יְהוָ֥ה
and the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
and the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
10 of 12
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
1 John 5:15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.Psalms 118:5I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.Psalms 6:9The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.Matthew 7:7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Historical Context
Public testimony of answered prayer was common in Israelite worship (Psalm 22:22-25; 40:9-10; 116:12-14). Such declarations served both to honor God and to encourage others' faith. Hannah's testimony would have been heard by other worshipers at Shiloh.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you balance acknowledging your role in prayer with giving God glory for the answer?
- What forum do you have for public testimony of God's faithfulness?
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Analysis & Commentary
Hannah's declaration 'For this child I prayed' is emphatic in Hebrew - literally 'unto this child I prayed.' Her testimony explicitly connects specific prayer with specific answer. The phrase 'the LORD hath given me my petition' (sh'elati) uses the same root as Samuel's name, reinforcing the naming explanation from verse 20. Hannah models testimony that glorifies God rather than self - she prayed, but God gave. The answer came from divine grace, not human merit. Yet God chose to work through human petition, honoring Hannah's faith-filled intercession.