1 Samuel · Chapter 1 · Prayer
1 Samuel 1:27 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"I prayed for this child; and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him."
KJV · King James Version
"For this child5288 I prayed6419; and the LORD3068 hath given5414 me my petition7596 which I asked7592 of him:"
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses the, lord, hath, while the WEB renders these as yahweh, has. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
1 Samuel 1:27 in 1 Samuel 1
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Samuel 1:27 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Samuel 1. Read the full chapter →
- v.25 They killed the bull, and brought the child to Eli.
- v.26 She said, “Oh, my lord, as your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood by you here, praying to Yahweh.
- v.27 I prayed for this child; and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him.
- v.28 Therefore I have also given him to Yahweh. As long as he lives he is given to Yahweh.” He worshiped Yahweh there.
Book background
About the Book of 1 Samuel
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Historical narrative
- Author
- Samuel, Nathan, Gad (traditional compilation)
- Date written
- c. 930 BC
- Audience
- Early monarchic Israel
- Chapters
- 31
1 Samuel chronicles the rise of Israel's monarchy through three figures: Samuel the last judge, Saul the first king (who failed through disobedience), and David the shepherd anointed by God. Key narratives include David and Goliath, David sparing Saul's life twice, and the famous declaration that "the LORD looks on the heart" (16:7).
Setting: The transition from the judges to the monarchy; the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David.
Key themes: kingship · obedience · anointing · sovereignty · humility
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 1 Samuel 1:27
1 Samuel 1:27 contains 17 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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I prayed for this child
IPFTC
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and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him.
AYHGMM
Frequently asked
FAQ about 1 Samuel 1:27
What does 1 Samuel 1:27 say?
1 Samuel 1:27 reads: "I prayed for this child; and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him." — from the Old Testament, 1 Samuel (Historical narrative). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 1 Samuel 1:27 in?
1 Samuel 1:27 is in the book of 1 Samuel, traditionally attributed to Samuel, Nathan, Gad (traditional compilation) and written around c. 930 BC. 1 Samuel is historical narrative in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Early monarchic Israel. Best known for David and Goliath and "the LORD looks on the heart".
What is 1 Samuel 1:27 about?
1 Samuel 1:27 is primarily a Bible verse about Prayer. Within 1 Samuel, 1 Samuel chronicles the rise of Israel's monarchy through three figures: Samuel the last judge, Saul the first king (who failed through disobedience), and David the shepherd anointed by God. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 1 Samuel 1:27 in WEB and KJV?
1 Samuel 1:27 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "I prayed for this child; and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "For this child5288 I prayed6419; and the LORD3068 hath given5414 me my petition7596 which I asked7592 of him:". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 1 Samuel 1:27?
1 Samuel 1:27 is 17 words in the WEB translation (82 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise 1 Samuel 1:27?
To memorise 1 Samuel 1:27, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 1 Samuel 1:27 matter in 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel chronicles the rise of Israel's monarchy through three figures: Samuel the last judge, Saul the first king (who failed through disobedience), and David the shepherd anointed by God. Key narratives include David and Goliath, David sparing Saul's life twice, and the famous declaration that "the LORD looks on the heart" (16:7). 1 Samuel 1:27 sits within this larger story — 1 Samuel as a whole emphasises kingship, obedience, anointing.
How can I apply 1 Samuel 1:27 today?
Many readers use 1 Samuel 1:27 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download 1 Samuel 1:27 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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