Translations
Modern
Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him.
Traditional
Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, neither was the word of the Lord yet revealed unto him.
Literal
And Samuel did not know YHWH, and the word of YHWH was not yet revealed to him.
Latin
Porro Samuel necdum sciebat Dominum, neque revelatus fuerat ei sermo Domini.
Original
Hebrew
English
Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him.
Notes
Samuel did not yet know the LORD: This was because he had no direct experience with the Lord. In contrast, Eli's sons did not know the Lord because they were morally and spiritually lacking (see study note on 1 Samuel 2:12).
Theme notes and profiles
People
Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings
Glossary
Topics
Call: To Special Religious Duty: Samuel Christian Minister: Call of Prophets: God Communicated To by an Audible Voice Prophets: Inspiration of Samuel: His Vision Concerning the House of Eli Visions: To Samuel