Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version She said, “May your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast. New Living Translation “Oh, thank you, sir!” she exclaimed. Then she went back and began to eat again, and she was no longer sad. English Standard Version And she said, “Let your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad. Berean Standard Bible “May your maidservant find favor with you,” said Hannah. Then she went on her way, and she began to eat, and her face was no longer downcast. King James Bible And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. New King James Version And she said, “Let your maidservant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad. New American Standard Bible She said, “Let your bond-servant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went on her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad. NASB 1995 She said, “Let your maidservant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad. NASB 1977 And she said, “Let your maidservant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad. Legacy Standard Bible And she said, “Let your servant-woman find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad. Amplified Bible Hannah said, “Let your maidservant find grace and favor in your sight.” So the woman went on her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad. Christian Standard Bible “May your servant find favor with you,” she replied. Then Hannah went on her way; she ate and no longer looked despondent. Holman Christian Standard Bible “May your servant find favor with you,” she replied. Then Hannah went on her way; she ate and no longer looked despondent. American Standard Version And she said, Let thy handmaid find favor in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat; and her countenance was no more sad. Contemporary English Version "Sir, thank you for being so kind to me," Hannah said. Then she left, and after eating something, she felt much better. English Revised Version And she said, Let thy servant find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. GOD'S WORD® Translation "May you continue to be kind to me," she said. Then the woman went her way and ate. She was no longer sad. Good News Translation "May you always think kindly of me," she replied. Then she went away, ate some food, and was no longer sad. International Standard Version She said, "Let your servant find favor in your eyes." Then she went on her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad. Majority Standard Bible ?May your maidservant find favor with you,? said Hannah. Then she went on her way, and she began to eat, and her face was no longer downcast. NET Bible She said, "May I, your servant, find favor in your sight." So the woman went her way and got something to eat. Her face no longer looked sad. New Heart English Bible She said, "Let your servant find favor in your sight." So the woman went her way, and entered her quarters, and ate; and her facial expression wasn't sad any more. Webster's Bible Translation And she said, Let thy handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. World English Bible She said, “Let your servant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate; and her facial expression wasn’t sad any more. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd she says, “Let your handmaid find grace in your eyes”; and the woman goes on her way, and eats, and her face has not been [downcast] for herself anymore. Young's Literal Translation And she saith, 'Let thy handmaid find grace in thine eyes;' and the woman goeth on her way, and eateth, and her countenance hath not been sad for it any more. Smith's Literal Translation And she will say, Thy servant shall find grace in thine eyes. And the woman will go to her way, and ate, and her face is to her no more. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd she said: Would to God thy handmaid may find grace in thy eyes. So the woman went on her way, and ate, and her countenance was no more changed. Catholic Public Domain Version And she said, “I wish that your handmaid may find grace in your eyes.” And the woman went on her way, and she ate, and her countenance was no longer changed for the worse. New American Bible She replied, “Let your servant find favor in your eyes,” and left. She went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and no longer appeared downhearted. New Revised Standard Version And she said, “Let your servant find favor in your sight.” Then the woman went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and her countenance was sad no longer. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd she said, Let your maidservant find grace in your sight. So the woman went her way, and her countenance was no more sad. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she said: “May your MaidServant find favor in your eyes.” And the woman went her way and her soul did not trouble her again OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And she said: 'Let thy servant find favour in thy sight.' So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she said, Thine handmaid has found favour in thine eyes: and the woman went her way, and entered into her lodging, and ate and drank with her husband, and her countenance was no more sad. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hannah Prays for a Son…17“Go in peace,” Eli replied, “and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him.” 18“May your maidservant find favor with you,” said Hannah. Then she went on her way, and she began eating again, and her face was no longer downcast. Cross References Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. 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. Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. John 16:24 Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Psalm 34:4-6 I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. / Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed. / This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Proverbs 15:13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit. Psalm 30:11 You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, Treasury of Scripture And she said, Let your handmaid find grace in your sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. Let thine Genesis 32:5 And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight. Genesis 33:8,15 And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord… Ruth 2:13 Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens. went her Ecclesiastes 9:7 Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works. John 16:24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Jump to Previous Ate Bondwoman Countenance Eat Eateth Expression Eyes Handmaid Longer Maidservant Part Sad Servant Sight Something Wasn't WayJump to Next Ate Bondwoman Countenance Eat Eateth Expression Eyes Handmaid Longer Maidservant Part Sad Servant Sight Something Wasn't Way1 Samuel 1 1. Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh4. He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah 9. Hannah in grief prays for a child 12. Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her 19. Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned 24. She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord “May your maidservant find favor with you,” said Hannah. Hannah's plea for favor reflects a deep humility and recognition of her position before God and Eli, the priest. The term "maidservant" indicates her submission and servitude, a common cultural expression of humility in ancient Israel. This phrase echoes the language of other biblical figures who sought divine favor, such as Mary in Luke 1:38. Hannah's request for favor is a turning point, showing her faith in God's ability to change her circumstances. Then she went on her way, and she began to eat, and her face was no longer downcast. Persons / Places / Events 1. HannahA devout woman who was deeply distressed due to her barrenness. She prayed earnestly to the Lord for a child. 2. Eli The high priest at Shiloh who initially misunderstood Hannah's silent prayer but later blessed her. 3. Shiloh The religious center where the Ark of the Covenant was kept and where Hannah prayed. 4. Prayer at the Tabernacle Hannah's heartfelt prayer and vow to God, promising to dedicate her son to the Lord if He granted her request. 5. Transformation The change in Hannah's demeanor after receiving Eli's blessing, indicating her faith and trust in God's promise. Teaching Points Faith in ActionHannah's demeanor changed after her prayer, demonstrating her faith in God's promise. We should trust God with our burdens and believe in His faithfulness. The Power of Prayer Hannah's account illustrates the importance of earnest prayer and how it can transform our outlook and circumstances. God's Timing Hannah's patience and persistence in prayer remind us that God's timing is perfect, and we should remain steadfast in our faith. Emotional Healing Hannah's change from sorrow to peace shows that God can heal our emotional wounds when we surrender them to Him. Community Support Eli's blessing played a role in Hannah's transformation, highlighting the importance of encouragement and support within the faith community.(18) Let thine handmaid find grace.--In other words, Hannah's reply to his loving farewell asked the old man to think kindly of her, and to pray for her with his mighty power of prayer. Did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.--A beautiful example of the composing influence of prayer. "Hannah had cast her burden upon the Lord, and so her own spirit was relieved of its load. She now returned to the family feast, and ate her portion with a cheerful heart."--Speaker's Commentary. Hebrew “May your maidservantשִׁפְחָתְךָ֛ (šip̄·ḥā·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8198: Maid, maidservant find תִּמְצָ֧א (tim·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present favor חֵ֖ן (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2580: Graciousness, subjective, objective with you,” בְּעֵינֶ֑יךָ (bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain said Hannah. וַתֹּ֕אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Then [she] הָאִשָּׁ֤ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female went וַתֵּ֨לֶךְ (wat·tê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk on her way, לְדַרְכָּהּ֙ (lə·ḏar·kāh) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action eating וַתֹּאכַ֔ל (wat·tō·ḵal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 398: To eat and no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no longer עֽוֹד׃ (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more downcast. וּפָנֶ֥יהָ (ū·p̄ā·ne·hā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 6440: The face Links 1 Samuel 1:18 NIV1 Samuel 1:18 NLT 1 Samuel 1:18 ESV 1 Samuel 1:18 NASB 1 Samuel 1:18 KJV 1 Samuel 1:18 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 1:18 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 1:18 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 1:18 French Bible 1 Samuel 1:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 1:18 She said Let your handmaid find favor (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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