Bible Strands
1 Samuel 1:12
As Hannah kept on praying before the LORD, Eli watched her mouth.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Hannah stands at the tabernacle making a prolonged petition for a son, and the priest Eli observes her physical posture during the encounter.
The words — הִרְבְּתָה (hir.be.Tah) denotes she had increased or continued, and שׁוֹמֵר (sho.Mer) denotes he was watching or keeping his gaze fixed.
The thread — The narrative aligns with the biblical pattern of persistent prayer found in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 and the intercessory power described in James 5:16.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to acknowledge that sustained, silent supplication precedes divine response and demands examination of one's own prayer habits.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli marked her mouth.
Cross-references
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
- James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.
- Luke 11:8 I tell you, even though he will not get up to provide for him because of his friendship, yet because of the man’s persistence, he will get up and give him as much as he needs.
- Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:
- Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
- Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,