And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
1 Samuel 1:12 - English Standard Version 2016 As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And as she continued praying before the Lord, Eli noticed her mouth. American Standard Version (1901) And it came to pass, as she continued praying before Jehovah, that Eli marked her mouth. Common English Bible As she kept praying before the LORD, Eli watched her mouth. Catholic Public Domain Version Then it happened that, while she multiplied prayers before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And it came to pass, as she multiplied prayers before the Lord, that Heli observed her mouth. |
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head.”
Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli took her to be a drunken woman.