King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.
Complete Jewish Bible:
After the bull had been slaughtered, the child was brought to 'Eli;
Berean Standard Bible:
And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli.
American Standard Version:
And they slew the bullock, and brought the child to Eli.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And they slew{H7819} a bullock{H6499}, and brought{H935} the child{H5288} to Eli{H5941}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Luke 18:15
- ¶ And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when [his] disciples saw [it], they rebuked them.
Luke 18:16
- But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Luke 2:22
- And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present [him] to the Lord;
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Commentary for 1 Samuel 1:25
1 Samuel 1:25 is a verse that captures a significant moment in the life of Hannah, a woman who had been barren and deeply distressed by her inability to bear children. In the historical context of ancient Israel, childbearing was considered a great blessing and a sign of God's favor. Hannah, after much prayer and anguish, promised to dedicate her future child to God if He would grant her request for a son.
The verse specifically speaks to the fulfillment of Hannah's vow. After weaning her son, whom she named Samuel, she brought him to the priest Eli at the tabernacle in Shiloh. The act of slaying a bullock was likely part of a sacrificial offering, which would have been a common practice for significant religious events, including the dedication of a life to God's service. This sacrifice would have been a way for Hannah to express her gratitude and to honor her commitment to God.
The themes present in this verse include faithfulness, divine providence, and parental sacrifice. Hannah's faith in God's ability to remove her barrenness and her willingness to give back to Him what He had given her exemplifies a profound level of trust and devotion. Additionally, this moment marks the beginning of Samuel's life as a servant of God, foreshadowing his future role as a prophet and leader in Israel. The historical context of the verse reflects the religious practices and societal values of the time, where childbirth and priesthood played crucial roles in the life of the nation. This event also underscores the transition of spiritual leadership from Eli, whose own sons were corrupt, to the generation of Samuel, who would guide Israel in a time of great change and challenge.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7819
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁחַט
Transliteration: shâchaṭ
Pronunciation: shaw-khat'
Description: a primitive root; to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre); kill, offer, shoot out, slay, slaughter. - Strong's Number: H6499
There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פַּר
Transliteration: par
Pronunciation: par
Description: or פָּר; from פָּרַר; a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof); ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H5288
There are 221 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַעַר
Transliteration: naʻar
Pronunciation: nah'-ar
Description: from נָעַר; (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age); babe, boy, child, damsel (from the margin), lad, servant, young (man). - Strong's Number: H5941
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵלִי
Transliteration: ʻÊlîy
Pronunciation: ay-lee'
Description: from עָלָה; lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest; Eli.