1 Samuel 1:27

27 "¹For this boy I prayed, and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of Him.

1 Samuel 1:27 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 1:27

For this child I prayed
Which she now had in her hand, and was presenting to Eli:

and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him;
and which he also desired might be granted her, or foretold that it would be, ( 1 Samuel 1:17 ) though perhaps he knew not then particularly what it was she asked; nor did she acquaint him with it at parting, as she now did, having obtained of the Lord what she was so solicitous for, and now makes mention of with thankfulness.

1 Samuel 1:27 In-Context

25 Then they slaughtered the bull, and brought the boy to Eli.

26 She said, "Oh, my lord ! As your soul lives, my lord , I am the woman who stood here beside you, praying to the LORD .

27 "For this boy I prayed, and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of Him.

28 "So I have also dedicated him to the LORD ; as long as he lives he is dedicated to the LORD ." And he worshiped the LORD there.

Cross References

• 1. 1 Samuel 1:11-13; Psalms 6:9; Psalms 66:19, 20