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1 Samuel 1:5 · KJV

"But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb."

King James Version

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Passage Context

3And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there.
4And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:
5But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb.
6And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.
7And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat.

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Reflection Questions

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How do you cope with feelings of inadequacy?

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What does it mean for you to feel loved despite challenges?

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When have you experienced God's provision in difficult times?

Life Application

grief

Acknowledge your feelings of inadequacy and seek support from trusted friends or family. Sharing your struggles can lighten the burden.

faith

Trust in God's timing and plan for your life, especially during seasons of waiting and uncertainty.

People in This Verse

HannahOT

Hannah was a woman of faith who struggled with infertility. Her heartfelt prayers and dedication led to the birth of Samuel, a significant prophet in Israel.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:2

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