1 Samuel 2:20
And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The Lord give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the Lord. And they went unto their own home.
Context
This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Hannah's Song of Thanksgiving exalts God who reverses fortunes—lifting the poor and humbling the proud—in terms that anticipate the Magnificat. Meanwhile, Eli's sons Hophni and Phinehas are corrupt—taking more than their priestly portion and sleeping with the women serving at …
Other Translations
And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, Jehovah give thee seed of this woman for the petition which was asked of Jehovah. And they went unto their own home.
And Eli blessed Elkanah, and his wife, and said, `Jehovah doth appoint for thee seed of this woman, for the petition which she asked for Jehovah;' and they have gone to their place.
And every year Eli gave Elkanah and his wife a blessing, saying, May the Lord give you offspring by this woman in exchange for the child you have given to the Lord. And they went back to their house.
Cross References
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Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the …
For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of …
Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother’s sons …
And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, …
And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:
And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.
Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto …
And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The Lord make the …