1 Samuel 1:13

Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 1:13

BSB
Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk
AKJV
Now Hannah, she spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
CPDV
For Hannah was speaking in her heart, and only her lips moved, and her voice was barely heard. Therefore, Eli considered her to be drunk,
ERV
Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
NHEB
And she was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk.
SMT
And Hannah she speaking upon her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice will not be heard: and Eli will think her to be intoxicated.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 1:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 1:13
Summary
Woman prays silently, confusing priest's judgment
Place
Temple
Event
Silent prayer causes misidentification
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Narrative