1 Samuel 1:13
1 Samuel 1:13 in Multiple Translations
Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk
Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
For Hannah's prayer came from her heart, and though her lips were moving she made no sound: so it seemed to Eli that she was overcome with wine.
Hannah was praying in her head, and though her lips were moving, her voice made no sound. Eli thought she must be drunk.
For Hannah spake in her heart: her lips did moue onely, but her voyce was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had bene drunken.
and Hannah, she is speaking to her heart, only her lips are moving, and her voice is not heard, and Eli reckoneth her to be drunken.
Now Hannah spoke in her heart. Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk.
Now Hannah spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
Now Anna spoke in her heart, and only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard at all. Heli therefore thought her to be drunk,
But Hannah was only praying silently; she was not making any sound. So Eli thought that she was drunk.
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Study Notes — 1 Samuel 1:13
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Context — Hannah Prays for a Son
13Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk
14and said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Put away your wine!” 15“No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have not had any wine or strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 8:26 | In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. |
| 2 | Acts 2:13 | But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!” |
| 3 | Genesis 24:42–45 | So when I came to the spring today, I prayed: O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only You would make my journey a success! Here I am, standing beside this spring. Now if a maiden comes out to draw water and I say to her, ‘Please let me drink a little water from your jar,’ and she replies, ‘Drink, and I will draw water for your camels as well,’ may she be the woman the LORD has appointed for my master’s son. And before I had finished praying in my heart, there was Rebekah coming out with her jar on her shoulder, and she went down to the spring and drew water. So I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’ |
| 4 | Psalms 25:1 | To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul; |
| 5 | Zechariah 9:15 | The LORD of Hosts will shield them. They will destroy and conquer with slingstones; they will drink and roar as with wine. And they will be filled like sprinkling bowls, drenched like the corners of the altar. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 13:7 | It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. |
| 7 | Nehemiah 2:4 | “What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven |
1 Samuel 1:13 Summary
[In 1 Samuel 1:13, we see Hannah praying silently in her heart, and although her lips were moving, her voice couldn't be heard. This teaches us that we can pray to God in the silence of our hearts, and He will hear us, just like He heard Hannah. As Jesus taught in Matthew 6:6, we can pray to God in secret, and He will reward us. Hannah's example encourages us to turn to God in our times of need, just as she did in her time of sorrow, and trust that He will hear and answer our prayers, as promised in Psalms 102:17.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Eli think Hannah was drunk in 1 Samuel 1:13?
Eli thought Hannah was drunk because he saw her lips moving, but he couldn't hear her voice, as it says in 1 Samuel 1:13. This misunderstanding occurred because Hannah was praying silently in her heart, as described in the same verse.
What can we learn from Hannah's method of prayer in this verse?
Hannah's method of prayer in 1 Samuel 1:13 teaches us that we can pray to God silently, in our hearts, and that our prayers don't have to be loud or vocal to be heard by Him, as also seen in Matthew 6:6 where Jesus teaches us to pray in secret.
How does this verse relate to the importance of seeking God in times of distress?
This verse shows that Hannah, in her time of distress and sorrow, sought God through prayer, as seen in 1 Samuel 1:13, and we can follow her example by turning to God in our times of need, as encouraged in Psalms 34:17-18.
What does this verse reveal about Eli's character and his relationship with God?
This verse reveals that Eli, although a priest, did not recognize the sincerity and depth of Hannah's prayer, as stated in 1 Samuel 1:13, which may indicate a lack of spiritual discernment on his part, highlighting the importance of seeking a deeper relationship with God, as seen in 1 Corinthians 2:14-15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply Hannah's example of silent, heartfelt prayer to my own life?
- How do I respond when others misunderstand my actions or intentions, as Eli did with Hannah?
- In what ways can I, like Hannah, pour out my soul to God in times of sorrow or distress, as seen in 1 Samuel 1:13?
- What are some things that might distract me from recognizing the sincerity and depth of someone's prayer, as Eli was distracted in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 1:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 1:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:13
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:13
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:13
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:13
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 1:13
Sermons on 1 Samuel 1:13
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Praying Men and Women by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living by God's commandments and having a strong prayer life. He highlights the main adversaries that can hinder one's spi |
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(The Path of the Ark #1) Introduction Hunger by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker begins by emphasizing the importance of absolute certainty and finding satisfaction in knowing the truth. He then introduces four symbols or pictures th |
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The Most High a Prayer Hearing God by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches on the character of the Most High as a prayer-hearing God, emphasizing that God graciously takes notice of the prayers of His people, accepts their suppli |
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Ii Chronicles 15:2 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the profound truth that the Lord is with us as long as we are with Him, highlighting God's desire for fellowship and assistance in our lives. He explains tha |
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Prayer - Life's Greatest Ministry by Colin Peckham | Colin Peckham emphasizes the importance of fervent and sacrificial intercessory prayer, highlighting the deep agony, passion, and burden that true intercession requires, as seen in |
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The Burdens of Ravenhill - Part 3 (Compilation) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon transcript, the speaker, Brother Ravenhill, engages in a conversation with a man named Brother Singh about the procedure in his church service. Brother Singh describ |
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Interview 1974 by Corrie Ten Boom | This sermon shares the powerful testimony of a woman who endured imprisonment and suffering during World War II, highlighting how God's grace sustained her through the darkest time |






