King James Version

What Does 1 Samuel 1:10 Mean?

“And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. in: Heb. bitter of soul”

Context

Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?

So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD.

And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. in: Heb. bitter of soul

And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. a man: Heb. seed of men

And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth. continued: Heb. multiplied to pray

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Topics in This Verse

Prayer

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**5. the man Micah had an house of gods--**Hebrew, "a house of God"--a domestic chapel, a private religious establishment of his own. **an ephod--**(see on Ex 28:6). **teraphim--**tutelary gods of the household (see Ge 31:19 and see on Ge 31:26). **consecrated one of his sons who became his priest--**The assumption of the priestly office by any one out of the family of Aaron was a direct violation of the divine law (Nu 3:10; 16:17; De 21:5; He 5:4).

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of 1 Samuel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

1 Samuel 1:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.