KJV ORIGINAL
And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
She was deeply troubled and heartbroken, and she prayed to the LORD while crying heavily.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Hannah pouring out her deepest pain and sorrow to God in desperate prayer.
📚 Historical Context
This describes Hannah, who was unable to have children in a culture where childlessness was seen as a sign of God's disfavor. She was at the tabernacle in Shiloh during the annual family pilgrimage, where her emotional pain reached a breaking point as she watched other families with their children.
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