Samuel Hears God

1 Samuel 3

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1And the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. Now in those days the word of the LORD was rare, and visions were scarce.

2And at that time Eli, whose eyesight had grown so dim that he could not see, was lying in his room.

3Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located.

4Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.”

5He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down.

6Once again the LORD called, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “My son, I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.”

7Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him.

8Once again, for the third time, the LORD called to Samuel. He got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” Then Eli realized that it was the LORD who was calling the boy.

9“Go and lie down,” he said to Samuel, “and if He calls you, say, ‘Speak, LORD, for Your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

10Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”

11Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle.

12On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I have spoken about his house, from beginning to end.

13I told him that I would judge his house forever for the iniquity of which he knows, because his sons blasphemed God and he did not restrain them.

14Therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, ‘The iniquity of Eli’s house shall never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.’”

15Samuel lay down until the morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision,

16but Eli called to him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel.

17“What was the message He gave you?” Eli asked. “Do not hide it from me. May God punish you, and ever so severely, if you hide from me anything He said to you.”

18So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”

19And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.

20So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD.

21And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.

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1And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.

2And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;

3And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;

4That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.

5And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down.

6And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.

7Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.

8And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.

9Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

10And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

11And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.

12In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.

13For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.

14And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.

15And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision.

16Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.

17And he said, What is the thing that the Lord hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee.

18And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good.

19And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

20And all Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD.

21And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

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1While he was still a boy, Samuel was working for Yahweh while Eli supervised him. At that time there were very few messages that anyone received from Yahweh, and very few people saw visions that Yahweh gave them.

2By that time Eli’s eyes were very weak; he was almost blind. One night he was sleeping in his room,

3and Samuel was sleeping in the sacred tent, where the chest that contained the Ten Commandments was kept. While the sacred lamp was still burning,

4Yahweh called, “Samuel! Samuel!” Samuel replied, “I’m here!”

5Then he got up and ran to Eli. He said to him, “I am here, because you called me!” But Eli replied, “No, I did not call you. Go back to your bed.” So Samuel went and lay down again.

6Then Yahweh called again, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up again and went to Eli and said, “I am here, because you called me!” But Eli said, “No, my son, I did not call you. Go back and lie down.”

7At that time Samuel did not yet know that Yahweh could speak to him, because Yahweh had not previously revealed anything to him.

8After Samuel lay down again, Yahweh called him a third time. So again Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “I am here, because you called me!” Then Eli realized that it was Yahweh who was calling the boy.

9So he said to Samuel, “Go and lie down again. If someone calls you again, say ‘Speak to me, Yahweh, because I am listening!’ ” So Samuel went and lay down again.

10Then Yahweh came and stood there and called as he had done the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak to me, because I am listening!”

11Then Yahweh said to Samuel, “Listen carefully. I am about to do something here in Israel that will shock/horrify [IDM] everyone who hears about it.

12When that happens, I will punish Eli and his family. I will do to them everything that I said that I would do.

13His sons have shown great disrespect for me by the disgraceful things they have done, and Eli did not restrain them. So I told him that I would punish his family forever.

14I solemnly promised to Eli’s family, ‘You will never be able to avoid the consequences for your sin, even if you give me sacrifices or offerings.’ ”

15Samuel lay down again until morning. Then he got up and opened the doors of the Sacred Tent as usual. He was afraid to tell Eli about the vision that Yahweh had given him.

16But Eli called him and said, “Samuel, my son!” Samuel answered, “I am here!”

17Eli asked him, “What was it that Yahweh told you? Do not conceal it! I want God to punish you severely if you do not tell me everything that he said to you.”

18So Samuel told him everything. He did not refuse to tell him anything. Then Eli said, “He is Yahweh. I am willing for him to do what he thinks is best.”

19As Samuel grew up, Yahweh helped him, and caused everything to ◄come true/happen► that Samuel predicted.

20So all the people of Israel, from the northern end of the country to the southern end, realized that Samuel was truly a prophet of Yahweh.

21Yahweh continued to appear to Samuel in Shiloh and give messages to him.

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King James Version

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And the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. Now in those days the word of the LORD was rare, and visions were scarce.

And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.

And at that time Eli, whose eyesight had grown so dim that he could not see, was lying in his room.

And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;

Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located.

And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;

Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.”

That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.

He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down.

And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down.

Once again the LORD called, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “My son, I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.”

And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.

Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him.

Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.

Once again, for the third time, the LORD called to Samuel. He got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” Then Eli realized that it was the LORD who was calling the boy.

And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.

“Go and lie down,” he said to Samuel, “and if He calls you, say, ‘Speak, LORD, for Your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”

And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle.

And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.

On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I have spoken about his house, from beginning to end.

In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.

I told him that I would judge his house forever for the iniquity of which he knows, because his sons blasphemed God and he did not restrain them.

For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.

Therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, ‘The iniquity of Eli’s house shall never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.’”

And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.

Samuel lay down until the morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision,

And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision.

but Eli called to him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel.

Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.

“What was the message He gave you?” Eli asked. “Do not hide it from me. May God punish you, and ever so severely, if you hide from me anything He said to you.”

And he said, What is the thing that the Lord hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee.

So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”

And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good.

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD.

And all Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD.

And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.

And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

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And the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. Now in those days the word of the LORD was rare, and visions were scarce.

And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.

While he was still a boy, Samuel was working for Yahweh while Eli supervised him. At that time there were very few messages that anyone received from Yahweh, and very few people saw visions that Yahweh gave them.

And at that time Eli, whose eyesight had grown so dim that he could not see, was lying in his room.

And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;

By that time Eli’s eyes were very weak; he was almost blind. One night he was sleeping in his room,

Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located.

And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;

and Samuel was sleeping in the sacred tent, where the chest that contained the Ten Commandments was kept. While the sacred lamp was still burning,

Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.”

That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.

Yahweh called, “Samuel! Samuel!” Samuel replied, “I’m here!”

He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down.

And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down.

Then he got up and ran to Eli. He said to him, “I am here, because you called me!” But Eli replied, “No, I did not call you. Go back to your bed.” So Samuel went and lay down again.

Once again the LORD called, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “My son, I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.”

And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.

Then Yahweh called again, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up again and went to Eli and said, “I am here, because you called me!” But Eli said, “No, my son, I did not call you. Go back and lie down.”

Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him.

Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.

At that time Samuel did not yet know that Yahweh could speak to him, because Yahweh had not previously revealed anything to him.

Once again, for the third time, the LORD called to Samuel. He got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” Then Eli realized that it was the LORD who was calling the boy.

And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.

After Samuel lay down again, Yahweh called him a third time. So again Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “I am here, because you called me!” Then Eli realized that it was Yahweh who was calling the boy.

“Go and lie down,” he said to Samuel, “and if He calls you, say, ‘Speak, LORD, for Your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

So he said to Samuel, “Go and lie down again. If someone calls you again, say ‘Speak to me, Yahweh, because I am listening!’ ” So Samuel went and lay down again.

Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”

And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

Then Yahweh came and stood there and called as he had done the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak to me, because I am listening!”

Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle.

And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.

Then Yahweh said to Samuel, “Listen carefully. I am about to do something here in Israel that will shock/horrify [IDM] everyone who hears about it.

On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I have spoken about his house, from beginning to end.

In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.

When that happens, I will punish Eli and his family. I will do to them everything that I said that I would do.

I told him that I would judge his house forever for the iniquity of which he knows, because his sons blasphemed God and he did not restrain them.

For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.

His sons have shown great disrespect for me by the disgraceful things they have done, and Eli did not restrain them. So I told him that I would punish his family forever.

Therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, ‘The iniquity of Eli’s house shall never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.’”

And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.

I solemnly promised to Eli’s family, ‘You will never be able to avoid the consequences for your sin, even if you give me sacrifices or offerings.’ ”

Samuel lay down until the morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision,

And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision.

Samuel lay down again until morning. Then he got up and opened the doors of the Sacred Tent as usual. He was afraid to tell Eli about the vision that Yahweh had given him.

but Eli called to him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel.

Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.

But Eli called him and said, “Samuel, my son!” Samuel answered, “I am here!”

“What was the message He gave you?” Eli asked. “Do not hide it from me. May God punish you, and ever so severely, if you hide from me anything He said to you.”

Eli asked him, “What was it that Yahweh told you? Do not conceal it! I want God to punish you severely if you do not tell me everything that he said to you.”

So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”

And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good.

So Samuel told him everything. He did not refuse to tell him anything. Then Eli said, “He is Yahweh. I am willing for him to do what he thinks is best.”

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

As Samuel grew up, Yahweh helped him, and caused everything to ◄come true/happen► that Samuel predicted.

So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD.

And all Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD.

So all the people of Israel, from the northern end of the country to the southern end, realized that Samuel was truly a prophet of Yahweh.

And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.

And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

Yahweh continued to appear to Samuel in Shiloh and give messages to him.

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Hebrew, word by word

וְהַנַּ֧עַר babe נַעַר naʻar from H5287 (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 sim שְׁמוּאֵ֛ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. מְשָׁרֵ֥ת minister שָׁרַת shârath a primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to minister (unto), (do) serve(-ant, -ice, -itor), wait on. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יְהוָ֖ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). לִפְנֵ֣י fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite עֵלִ֑י Eli עֵלִי ʻÊlîy from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest Eli. וּדְבַר word דָּבָר dâbâr from H1696 (דָבַר); a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), becaus ־ יְהוָ֗ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). הָיָ֤ה beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge יָקָר֙ brightness יָקָר yâqâr from H3365 (יָקַר); valuable (objectively or subjectively) brightness, clear, costly, excellent, fat, honourable women, precious, reputation. בַּיָּמִ֣ים life יוֹם yôwm from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a spa הָהֵ֔ם like הֵם hêm or (prolonged) הֵמָּה; masculine plural from H1981 (הֲלַךְ); they (only used when emphatic) it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) אֵ֥ין else אַיִן ʼayin as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, חָז֖וֹן vision חָזוֹן châzôwn from H2372 (חָזָה); a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle vision. נִפְרָֽץ breach פָּרַץ pârats a primitive root; to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative) [idiom] abroad, (make a) breach, break (away, down, -er, fort ׃ ס

And the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. Now in those days the word of the LORD was rare, and visions were scarce.

וַֽיְהִי֙ beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge בַּיּ֣וֹם life יוֹם yôwm from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a spa הַה֔וּא he הוּא hûwʼ of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is הִיא; a primitive word, the third person pronoun singular; he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or with וְעֵלִ֖י Eli עֵלִי ʻÊlîy from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest Eli. שֹׁכֵ֣ב cast down שָׁכַב shâkab a primitive root; to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose) [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (d בִּמְקֹמ֑וֹ country מָקוֹם mâqôwm or מָקֹם; also (feminine) מְקוֹמָה; or מְקֹמָה; from H6965 (קוּם); properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also ועינו affliction עַיִן ʻayin probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] bef הֵחֵ֣לּוּ begin חָלַל châlal a primitive root (compare H2470 (חָלָה)); also denominative (from H2485 (חָלִיל)) properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, כֵה֔וֹת somewhat dark כֵּהֶה kêheh from H3543 (כָּהָה); feeble, obscure somewhat dark, darkish, wax dim, heaviness, smoking. לֹ֥א ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before יוּכַ֖ל be able יָכֹל yâkôl or (fuller) יָכוֹל; a primitive root; to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might) be able, any at all (ways), attain, can (away with, (-not)), co לִרְאֽוֹת advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, ׃

And at that time Eli, whose eyesight had grown so dim that he could not see, was lying in his room.

וְנֵ֤ר light נִיר nîyr or נִר; also נֵיר; or נֵר; or (feminine) נֵרָה; from a primitive root (see H5214 (נִיר); H5135 (נוּר)) properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp (i.e. the burner) or אֱלֹהִים֙ God אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally טֶ֣רֶם before טֶרֶם ṭerem from an unused root apparently meaning to interrupt or suspend; properly, non-occurrence; used adverbially, not yet or before before, ere, not yet. יִכְבֶּ֔ה go out כָּבָה kâbâh a primitive root; to expire or (causatively) to extinguish (fire, light, anger) go (put) out, quench. וּשְׁמוּאֵ֖ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. שֹׁכֵ֑ב cast down שָׁכַב shâkab a primitive root; to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose) [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (d בְּהֵיכַ֣ל palace הֵיכָל hêykâl probably from H3201 (יָכֹל) (in the sense of capacity); a large public building, such as a palace or temple palace, temple. יְהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֲשֶׁר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha ־ שָׁ֖ם in it שָׁם shâm a primitive particle (rather from the relative pronoun, H834 (אֲשֶׁר)); there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence in it, [phrase] thence, ther אֲר֥וֹן ark אָרוֹן ʼârôwn or אָרֹן; from H717 (אָרָה) (in the sense of gathering); a box ark, chest, coffin. אֱלֹהִֽים God אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally ׃ פ

Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located.

וַיִּקְרָ֧א name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a יְהוָ֛ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. וַיֹּ֥אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( הִנֵּֽנִי behold הֵן hên a primitive particle; lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if behold, if, lo, though. ׃

Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.”

וַיָּ֣רָץ break down רוּץ rûwts a primitive root; to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush) break down, divide speedily, footman, guard, bring hastily, (make) run (away, through), post. אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ עֵלִ֗י Eli עֵלִי ʻÊlîy from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest Eli. וַיֹּ֤אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( הִנְנִי֙ behold הֵן hên a primitive particle; lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if behold, if, lo, though. כִּֽי and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ־ קָרָ֣אתָ name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a לִּ֔י וַיֹּ֥אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( לֹֽא ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before ־ קָרָ֖אתִי name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a שׁ֣וּב answer שׁוּב shûwb a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting שְׁכָ֑ב cast down שָׁכַב shâkab a primitive root; to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose) [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (d וַיֵּ֖לֶךְ away יָלַךְ yâlak a primitive root (compare H1980 (הָלַךְ)); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carr וַיִּשְׁכָּֽב cast down שָׁכַב shâkab a primitive root; to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose) [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (d ׃ ס

He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down.

וַיֹּ֣סֶף add יָסַף yâçaph a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing) add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase יְהוָ֗ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). קְרֹ֣א name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a עוֹד֮ again עוֹד ʻôwd or עֹד; from H5749 (עוּד); properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more again, [idiom שְׁמוּאֵל֒ Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. וַיָּ֤קָם abide קוּם qûwm a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative) abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decr שְׁמוּאֵל֙ Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ away יָלַךְ yâlak a primitive root (compare H1980 (הָלַךְ)); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carr אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ עֵלִ֔י Eli עֵלִי ʻÊlîy from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest Eli. וַיֹּ֣אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( הִנְנִ֔י behold הֵן hên a primitive particle; lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if behold, if, lo, though. כִּ֥י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel קָרָ֖אתָ name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a לִ֑י וַיֹּ֛אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( לֹֽא ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before ־ קָרָ֥אתִי name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a בְנִ֖י man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, שׁ֥וּב answer שׁוּב shûwb a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting שְׁכָֽב cast down שָׁכַב shâkab a primitive root; to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose) [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (d ׃

Once again the LORD called, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “My son, I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.”

וּשְׁמוּאֵ֕ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. טֶ֖רֶם before טֶרֶם ṭerem from an unused root apparently meaning to interrupt or suspend; properly, non-occurrence; used adverbially, not yet or before before, ere, not yet. יָדַ֣ע acknowledge יָדַע yâdaʻ a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (inc אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יְהוָ֑ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וְטֶ֛רֶם before טֶרֶם ṭerem from an unused root apparently meaning to interrupt or suspend; properly, non-occurrence; used adverbially, not yet or before before, ere, not yet. יִגָּלֶ֥ה appear גָּלָה gâlâh a primitive root; to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal [phrase] ad אֵלָ֖יו about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, דְּבַר word דָּבָר dâbâr from H1696 (דָבַר); a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), becaus ־ יְהוָֽה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). ׃

Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him.

וַיֹּ֨סֶף add יָסַף yâçaph a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing) add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase יְהוָ֥ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). קְרֹא name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a ־ שְׁמוּאֵל֮ Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. בַּשְּׁלִשִׁית֒ third שְׁלִישִׁי shᵉlîyshîy ordinal from H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ); third; feminine athird (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell) third (part, rank, ti וַיָּ֙קָם֙ abide קוּם qûwm a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative) abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decr וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ away יָלַךְ yâlak a primitive root (compare H1980 (הָלַךְ)); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carr אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ עֵלִ֔י Eli עֵלִי ʻÊlîy from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest Eli. וַיֹּ֣אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( הִנְנִ֔י behold הֵן hên a primitive particle; lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if behold, if, lo, though. כִּ֥י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel קָרָ֖אתָ name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a לִ֑י וַיָּ֣בֶן attend בִּין bîyn a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, i עֵלִ֔י Eli עֵלִי ʻÊlîy from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest Eli. כִּ֥י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel יְהוָ֖ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). קֹרֵ֥א name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a לַנָּֽעַר babe נַעַר naʻar from H5287 (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 sim ׃

Once again, for the third time, the LORD called to Samuel. He got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” Then Eli realized that it was the LORD who was calling the boy.

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( עֵלִ֣י Eli עֵלִי ʻÊlîy from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest Eli. לִשְׁמוּאֵל֮ Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. לֵ֣ךְ away יָלַךְ yâlak a primitive root (compare H1980 (הָלַךְ)); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carr שְׁכָב֒ cast down שָׁכַב shâkab a primitive root; to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose) [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (d וְהָיָה֙ beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge אִם either אִם ʼim a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, ־ יִקְרָ֣א name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a אֵלֶ֔יךָ about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, וְאָֽמַרְתָּ֙ name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( דַּבֵּ֣ר name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm יְהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). כִּ֥י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel שֹׁמֵ֖עַ call together שָׁמַע shâmaʻ a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.) [idiom] attentively, call (gather) to עַבְדֶּ֑ךָ bondman עֶבֶד ʻebed from H5647 (עָבַד); a servant [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ away יָלַךְ yâlak a primitive root (compare H1980 (הָלַךְ)); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carr שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. וַיִּשְׁכַּ֖ב cast down שָׁכַב shâkab a primitive root; to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose) [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (d בִּמְקוֹמֽוֹ country מָקוֹם mâqôwm or מָקֹם; also (feminine) מְקוֹמָה; or מְקֹמָה; from H6965 (קוּם); properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also ׃

“Go and lie down,” he said to Samuel, “and if He calls you, say, ‘Speak, LORD, for Your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

וַיָּבֹ֤א way בּוֹא bôwʼ 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) יְהוָה֙ Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וַיִּתְיַצַּ֔ב present selves יָצַב yâtsab a primitive root; to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue present selves, remaining, resort, set (selves), (be able to, can וַיִּקְרָ֥א name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a כְפַֽעַם anvil פַּעַם paʻam or (feminine) פַּעֲמָה; from H6470 (פָּעַם); a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow) anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundre ־ בְּפַ֖עַם anvil פַּעַם paʻam or (feminine) פַּעֲמָה; from H6470 (פָּעַם); a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow) anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundre שְׁמוּאֵ֣ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. ׀ שְׁמוּאֵ֑ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. וַיֹּ֤אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( שְׁמוּאֵל֙ Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. דַּבֵּ֔ר name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm כִּ֥י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel שֹׁמֵ֖עַ call together שָׁמַע shâmaʻ a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.) [idiom] attentively, call (gather) to עַבְדֶּֽךָ bondman עֶבֶד ʻebed from H5647 (עָבַד); a servant [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. ׃ פ

Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”

וַיֹּ֤אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( יְהוָה֙ Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. הִנֵּ֧ה behold הִנֵּה hinnêh prolongation for H2005 (הֵן); lo! behold, lo, see. אָנֹכִ֛י me אָנֹכִי ʼânôkîy sometimes, ; a primitive pronoun; I I, me, [idiom] which. עֹשֶׂ֥ה accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis דָבָ֖ר word דָּבָר dâbâr from H1696 (דָבַר); a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), becaus בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. אֲשֶׁר֙ as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ שֹׁ֣מְע֔וֹ call together שָׁמַע shâmaʻ a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.) [idiom] attentively, call (gather) to תְּצִלֶּ֖ינָה quiver צָלַל tsâlal a primitive root (identical with through the idea of vibration); to tinkle, i.e. rattle together (as the ears in reddening with shame, or the teeth in chatterin שְׁתֵּ֥י both שְׁנַיִם shᵉnayim dual of H8145 (שֵׁנִי); feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twen אָזְנָֽיו audience אֹזֶן ʼôzen from H238 (אָזַן); broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man) [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. ׃

Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle.

בַּיּ֤וֹם life יוֹם yôwm from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a spa הַהוּא֙ he הוּא hûwʼ of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is הִיא; a primitive word, the third person pronoun singular; he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or with אָקִ֣ים abide קוּם qûwm a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative) abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decr אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ עֵלִ֔י Eli עֵלִי ʻÊlîy from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest Eli. אֵ֛ת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ אֲשֶׁ֥ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha דִּבַּ֖רְתִּי name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ בֵּית֑וֹ court בַּיִת bayith probably from H1129 (בָּנָה) abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, הָחֵ֖ל begin חָלַל châlal a primitive root (compare H2470 (חָלָה)); also denominative (from H2485 (חָלִיל)) properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, וְכַלֵּֽה accomplish כָּלָה kâlâh a primitive root; to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitived (to complete, prepare, consume) accomplish, cease, consume (away), ׃

On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I have spoken about his house, from beginning to end.

וְהִגַּ֣דְתִּי bewray נָגַד nâgad a primitive root; properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mo ל֔וֹ כִּֽי and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ־ שֹׁפֵ֥ט contend שָׁפַט shâphaṭ a primitive root; to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate ( אֲנִ֛י me אֲנִי ʼănîy contracted from H595 (אָנֹכִי); I I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ בֵּית֖וֹ court בַּיִת bayith probably from H1129 (בָּנָה) abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, עַד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space ־ עוֹלָ֑ם alway עוֹלָם ʻôwlâm or עֹלָם; from H5956 (עָלַם); properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequent בַּעֲוֺ֣ן sin עָוֺן ʻâvôn or עָווֹן; (2 Kings 7:9; Psalm 51:5 (H7 (אֲבַד))), from H5753 (עָוָה); perversity, i.e. (moral) evil fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. אֲשֶׁר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha ־ יָדַ֗ע acknowledge יָדַע yâdaʻ a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (inc כִּֽי and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ־ מְקַֽלְלִ֤ים light קָלַל qâlal a primitive root; to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.) abate, make bright, bring לָהֶם֙ like הֵם hêm or (prolonged) הֵמָּה; masculine plural from H1981 (הֲלַךְ); they (only used when emphatic) it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) בָּנָ֔יו man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, וְלֹ֥א ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before כִהָ֖ה darken כָּהָה kâhâh a primitive root; to be weak, i.e. (figuratively) to despond (causatively, rebuke), or (of light, the eye) to grow dull darken, be dim, fail, faint, restrain, [ בָּֽם׃

I told him that I would judge his house forever for the iniquity of which he knows, because his sons blasphemed God and he did not restrain them.

וְלָכֵ֥ן as as כֵּן kên from H3559 (כּוּן); properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications נִשְׁבַּ֖עְתִּי adjure שָׁבַע shâbaʻ a primitive root; properly to be complete, but used only as a denominative from H7651 (שֶׁבַע); to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration s לְבֵ֣ית court בַּיִת bayith probably from H1129 (בָּנָה) abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, עֵלִ֑י Eli עֵלִי ʻÊlîy from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest Eli. אִֽם either אִם ʼim a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, ־ יִתְכַּפֵּ֞ר appease כָּפַר kâphar a primitive root; to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul עֲוֺ֧ן sin עָוֺן ʻâvôn or עָווֹן; (2 Kings 7:9; Psalm 51:5 (H7 (אֲבַד))), from H5753 (עָוָה); perversity, i.e. (moral) evil fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. בֵּית court בַּיִת bayith probably from H1129 (בָּנָה) abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, ־ עֵלִ֛י Eli עֵלִי ʻÊlîy from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest Eli. בְּזֶ֥בַח offer זֶבַח zebach from H2076 (זָבַח); properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act) offer(-ing), sacrifice. וּבְמִנְחָ֖ה gift מִנְחָה minchâh from an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntar עַד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space ־ עוֹלָֽם alway עוֹלָם ʻôwlâm or עֹלָם; from H5956 (עָלַם); properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequent ׃

Therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, ‘The iniquity of Eli’s house shall never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.’”

וַיִּשְׁכַּ֤ב cast down שָׁכַב shâkab a primitive root; to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose) [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (d שְׁמוּאֵל֙ Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. עַד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space ־ הַבֹּ֔קֶר day בֹּקֶר bôqer from H1239 (בָּקַר); properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. וַיִּפְתַּ֖ח appear פָּתַח pâthach a primitive root; to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) gr אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ דַּלְת֣וֹת door דֶּלֶת deleth from H1802 (דָּלָה); something swinging, i.e. the valve of adoor door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3). בֵּית court בַּיִת bayith probably from H1129 (בָּנָה) abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, ־ יְהוָ֑ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וּשְׁמוּאֵ֣ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. יָרֵ֔א affright יָרֵא yârêʼ a primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reveren מֵהַגִּ֥יד bewray נָגַד nâgad a primitive root; properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mo אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַמַּרְאָ֖ה looking glass מַרְאָה marʼâh feminine of H4758 (מַרְאֶה); a vision; also (causatively) a mirror looking glass, vision. אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ עֵלִֽי Eli עֵלִי ʻÊlîy from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest Eli. ׃

Samuel lay down until the morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision,

וַיִּקְרָ֤א name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a עֵלִי֙ Eli עֵלִי ʻÊlîy from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest Eli. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. וַיֹּ֖אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( שְׁמוּאֵ֣ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. בְּנִ֑י man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, וַיֹּ֖אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( הִנֵּֽנִי behold הֵן hên a primitive particle; lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if behold, if, lo, though. ׃

but Eli called to him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel.

וַיֹּ֗אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( מָ֤ה how מָה mâh or מַה; or מָ; or מַ; also מֶה; a primitive particle; properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), o הַדָּבָר֙ word דָּבָר dâbâr from H1696 (דָבַר); a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), becaus אֲשֶׁ֣ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha דִּבֶּ֣ר name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm אֵלֶ֔יךָ about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, אַל nay אַל ʼal a negative particle (akin to H3808 (לֹא)); not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing nay, neither, [phrase] never ־ נָ֥א beseech thee נָא nâʼ a primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered; 'I pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the Imperative or Future), תְכַחֵ֖ד conceal כָּחַד kâchad a primitive root; to secrete, by act or word; hence (intensively) to destroy conceal, cut down (off), desolate, hide. מִמֶּ֑נִּי above מִן min or מִנִּי; or מִנֵּי; (constructive plural) (Isaiah 30:11); for H4482 (מֵן); properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses above, כֹּ֣ה also כֹּה kôh from the prefix k and H1931 (הוּא); properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now also, יַעֲשֶׂה accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis ־לְּךָ֤ אֱלֹהִים֙ God אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally וְכֹ֣ה also כֹּה kôh from the prefix k and H1931 (הוּא); properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now also, יוֹסִ֔יף add יָסַף yâçaph a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing) add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase אִם either אִם ʼim a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, ־ תְּכַחֵ֤ד conceal כָּחַד kâchad a primitive root; to secrete, by act or word; hence (intensively) to destroy conceal, cut down (off), desolate, hide. מִמֶּ֙נִּי֙ above מִן min or מִנִּי; or מִנֵּי; (constructive plural) (Isaiah 30:11); for H4482 (מֵן); properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses above, דָּבָ֔ר word דָּבָר dâbâr from H1696 (דָבַר); a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), becaus מִכָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ הַדָּבָ֖ר word דָּבָר dâbâr from H1696 (דָבַר); a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), becaus אֲשֶׁר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha ־ דִּבֶּ֥ר name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm אֵלֶֽיךָ about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ׃

“What was the message He gave you?” Eli asked. “Do not hide it from me. May God punish you, and ever so severely, if you hide from me anything He said to you.”

וַיַּגֶּד bewray נָגַד nâgad a primitive root; properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mo ־ל֤וֹ שְׁמוּאֵל֙ Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ הַדְּבָרִ֔ים word דָּבָר dâbâr from H1696 (דָבַר); a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), becaus וְלֹ֥א ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before כִחֵ֖ד conceal כָּחַד kâchad a primitive root; to secrete, by act or word; hence (intensively) to destroy conceal, cut down (off), desolate, hide. מִמֶּ֑נּוּ above מִן min or מִנִּי; or מִנֵּי; (constructive plural) (Isaiah 30:11); for H4482 (מֵן); properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses above, וַיֹּאמַ֕ר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( יְהוָ֣ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). ה֔וּא he הוּא hûwʼ of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is הִיא; a primitive word, the third person pronoun singular; he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or with הַטּ֥וֹב beautiful טוֹב ṭôwb from H2895 (טוֹב); good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (goo בְּעֵינָ֖ו affliction עַיִן ʻayin probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] bef יַעֲשֶֽׂה accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis ׃ פ

So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”

וַיִּגְדַּ֖ל advance גָּדַל gâdal a primitive root; properly, to twist (compare H1434 (גְּדִל)), i.e. to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also i שְׁמוּאֵ֑ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. וַֽיהוָה֙ Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). הָיָ֣ה beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge עִמּ֔וֹ accompanying עִם ʻim from H6004 (עָמַם); adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix וְלֹֽא ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before ־ הִפִּ֥יל light נָפַל nâphal a primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative) be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), ce מִכָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ דְּבָרָ֖יו word דָּבָר dâbâr from H1696 (דָבַר); a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), becaus אָֽרְצָה earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins ׃

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.

וַיֵּ֙דַע֙ acknowledge יָדַע yâdaʻ a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (inc כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. מִדָּ֖ן Daniel דָּן Dân from H1777 (דִּין); judge; Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them וְעַד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space ־ בְּאֵ֣ר Beer shebah בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ from H875 (בְּאֵר) and H7651 (שֶׁבַע) (in the sense of H7650 (שָׁבַע)); well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine Beer-shebah. שָׁ֑בַע Beer shebah בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ from H875 (בְּאֵר) and H7651 (שֶׁבַע) (in the sense of H7650 (שָׁבַע)); well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine Beer-shebah. כִּ֚י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel נֶאֱמָ֣ן hence אָמַן ʼâman a primitive root; (Isaiah 30:21; interchangeable with H541 (אָמַן), to go to the right hand) properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; f שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. לְנָבִ֖יא prophecy נָבִיא nâbîyʼ from H5012 (נָבָא); a prophet or (generally) inspired man prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. לַיהוָֽה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). ׃

So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD.

וַיֹּ֥סֶף add יָסַף yâçaph a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing) add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase יְהוָ֖ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). לְהֵרָאֹ֣ה advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, בְשִׁלֹ֑ה Shiloh שִׁילֹה Shîylôh or שִׁלֹה; or שִׁילוֹ; or שִׁלוֹ; from the same as H7886 (שִׁילֹה); Shiloh, a place in Palestine Shiloh. כִּֽי and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ־ נִגְלָ֨ה appear גָּלָה gâlâh a primitive root; to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal [phrase] ad יְהוָ֧ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ שְׁמוּאֵ֛ל Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל Shᵉmûwʼêl from the passive participle of H8085 (שָׁמַע) and H410 (אֵל); heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites Samuel, Shemuel. בְּשִׁל֖וֹ Shiloh שִׁילֹה Shîylôh or שִׁלֹה; or שִׁילוֹ; or שִׁלוֹ; from the same as H7886 (שִׁילֹה); Shiloh, a place in Palestine Shiloh. בִּדְבַ֥ר word דָּבָר dâbâr from H1696 (דָבַר); a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), becaus יְהוָֽה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). ׃ פ

And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.

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