1 Samuel 1:5
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But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of 1 Samuel 1:5
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
but to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved Hannah, but the LORD had closed her womb.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
but unto Hannah he gave a double portion; for he loved Hannah, but Jehovah had shut up her womb.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But to Hannah he gave one part, though Hannah was very dear to him, but the Lord had not let her have children.
- Basic English Bible
but to Hannah he used to give a double portion, for he loved Hannah; but Jehovah had shut up her womb.
- Darby Bible
But to Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah; but the LORD had rendered her barren.
- Webster's Bible
but to Hannah he gave a double portion; for he loved Hannah, but Yahweh had shut up her womb.
- World English Bible
and to Hannah he giveth a certain portion -- double, for he hath loved Hannah, and Jehovah hath shut her womb;
- Youngs Literal Bible
but unto Hannah he gave a double portion; for he loved Hannah, but the LORD had shut up her womb.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 1:5
1:5 Shut up her womb - Yet Elkanah did not withdraw his love from her. To abate out just love to any relation, for the sake of any infirmity which they cannot help, is to add affliction to the afflicted.
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