1 Samuel 1:17
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.”
שָׁאַל
To ask, to inquire, to request. Shaal. Ask and it will be given to you. God invites inquiry. He delights in the person who comes to Him with honest questions.
יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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נָתַן
may he grant
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נָתַן
To give, to grant, to permit. Nathan. God is always giving. His hand is always open.
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שְׁאֵלָה
petition/ your
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שְׁאֵלָה
a petition; by implication, a loan
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עֵלִי
Eli
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עֵלִי
Eli, an Israelite highpriest
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