1 Samuel 1:28

The Birth of Samuel · 1 Samuel 1:19–28
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Translations

Modern
I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there.
Traditional
Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord. And he worshipped the Lord there.
Literal
And also I have granted him to YHWH. As long as the days that he lives he shall be granted to YHWH.” And they bowed low there before YHWH.
Latin
Idcirco et ego commodavi eum Domino cunctis diebus quibus fuerit commodatus Domino. Et adoraverunt ibi Dominum. Et oravit Anna, et ait:

Original

Hebrew
English
I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Eli Samuel Infertility The Priestly Blessing Vows to God

Glossary

Eli Hannah Joshua, Book of Phinehas Priests and Levites Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Vow, Vows

Topics

Child Dedication Children: Dedicated to God in Infancy: Samuel Consecration: Hannah, of Samuel Eli: Officiates when Samuel is Presented at the Tabernacle Hannah: Samuel Born To, Dedicated Him to God, Leaves Him at the Temple Newborn Baby Parents: Good - Exemplified: Hannah Samuel: Consecrated to God Before his Birth Stillborn Babies Thankfulness: To God of Hannah Vows of Hannah, to Consecrate to the Lord the Child for Which She Prayed Women: Hannah, the Mother of Samuel