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1 Samuel 1:5
English Standard Version
1 Samuel 1:5
English Standard Version
5 But to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the Lord had closed her womb.[a]
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- 1 Samuel 1:5 Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain. Septuagint And, although he loved Hannah, he would give Hannah only one portion, because the Lord had closed her womb
1 Samuel 1:5
King James Version
1 Samuel 1:5
King James Version
5 But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the Lord had shut up her womb.
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1 Samuel 1:5
New King James Version
1 Samuel 1:5
New King James Version
5 But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved Hannah, (A)although the Lord had closed her womb.
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