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And he answered, Here <i>am</i> I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son!” He answered, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son.” And he said, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel and said, &#8220Samuel, my son.&#8221 And he said, &#8220Here I am.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son.” And he said, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son.” And he said, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son.” And he answered, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but Eli called him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but Eli called him and said, &#8220Samuel, my son.&#8221 &#8220Here I am,&#8221 answered Samuel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he said, Here am I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Eli told him, "Samuel, my boy, come here!" "Yes, sir!" Samuel answered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he said, Here Am I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel. "Samuel, my son!" he said. "Here I am," he responded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Eli called him, "Samuel, my boy!" "Yes, sir," answered Samuel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel: "Samuel, my son." He said, "Here I am."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />However, Eli called Samuel and said, "Samuel, my son!" He replied, "Here I am."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Eli said to Samuel, "Samuel, my son." And he replied, "Here I am."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />but Eli called to him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son!” He said, “Here I am.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Eli calls Samuel and says, “Samuel, my son”; and he says, “Here I [am].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Eli calleth Samuel, and saith, 'Samuel, my son;' and he saith, 'Here am I.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Eli will call Samuel, and say, Samuel, my son. And he will say, Behold me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then Heli called Samuel, and said: Samuel, my son. And he answered: Here am I. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel, and he said, “Samuel, my son?” And responding, he said, “I am here.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but Eli called to him, “Samuel, my son!” He replied, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son.” He said, “Here I am.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Eli called Shemueil and said: “Shemueil, my son”, and he said, “Behold, here I am”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then Eli called Samuel, and said: 'Samuel, my son.' And he said: 'Here am I.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Heli said to Samuel, Samuel, <i>my</i> son; and he said, Behold, <i>here am</i> I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/3-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=890" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/3.htm">Samuel Shares the Vision</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15</span>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, <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5941.htm" title="5941: ‘ê·lî (N-proper-ms) -- A priest at Shiloh. From alah; lofty; Eli, an Israelite high-priest.">but Eli</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">called</a> <a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">to him</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">“Samuel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">my son.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nê·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">“Here I am,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">answered Samuel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>“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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-11.htm">1 Samuel 2:11</a></span><br />Then Elkanah went home to Ramah, but the boy began ministering to the LORD before Eli the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-18.htm">1 Samuel 2:18</a></span><br />Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26</a></span><br />And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm">1 Samuel 4:1</a></span><br />Thus the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now the Israelites went out to meet the Philistines in battle and camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped at Aphek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm">1 Kings 2:27</a></span><br />So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-12.htm">1 Kings 19:12-13</a></span><br />After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-19.htm">2 Kings 22:19-20</a></span><br />because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its people, that they would become a desolation and a curse, and because you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,’ declares the LORD. / ‘Therefore I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the calamity that I will bring on this place.’” So they brought her answer back to the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-4.htm">Jeremiah 1:4-10</a></span><br />The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-19.htm">Jeremiah 15:19</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the LORD says: “If you return, I will restore you; you will stand in My presence. And if you speak words that are noble instead of worthless, you will be My spokesman. It is they who must turn to you, but you must not turn to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/2-1.htm">Ezekiel 2:1-7</a></span><br />“Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” / And as He spoke to me, the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet, and I heard Him speaking to me. / “Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a></span><br />He who has ears, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-16.htm">Matthew 13:16-17</a></span><br />But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. / For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-9.htm">Mark 4:9</a></span><br />Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-23.htm">Mark 4:23</a></span><br />If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-76.htm">Luke 1:76-80</a></span><br />And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, / to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, / because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/3-15.htm">Eli</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-15.htm">Samuel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/3-17.htm">Eli</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-18.htm">Samuel</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/3-1.htm">How the word of the Lord was first revealed to Samuel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/3-11.htm">God tells Samuel the destruction of Eli's house</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/3-15.htm">Samuel, though loath, tells Eli the vision</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/3-19.htm">Samuel grows in credit</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>but Eli called to him</b><br>Eli, the high priest and judge of Israel, represents the spiritual leadership of the nation during a time of moral and spiritual decline. His calling to Samuel signifies a moment of transition, as God is about to reveal His word through Samuel, marking a shift in prophetic leadership. This calling also reflects the mentorship relationship between Eli and Samuel, highlighting the importance of spiritual guidance and discipleship.<p><b>and said, “Samuel, my son.”</b><br>Eli's address to Samuel as "my son" indicates a close, familial relationship, despite Samuel not being his biological child. This reflects the cultural practice of mentorship and spiritual fatherhood in ancient Israel. It also underscores Eli's affection and responsibility for Samuel, who was dedicated to the Lord by his mother, Hannah, and raised in the temple. This phrase can be seen as a foreshadowing of the father-son relationship between God and His people, and ultimately between God the Father and Jesus Christ.<p><b>“Here I am,” answered Samuel.</b><br>Samuel's response demonstrates his readiness and willingness to serve, a characteristic that defines his future role as a prophet. This phrase echoes the responses of other biblical figures like Abraham (<a href="/genesis/22.htm">Genesis 22:1</a>) and Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a>), who also answered God's call with readiness. It signifies obedience and attentiveness to God's voice, qualities essential for those called to serve Him. Samuel's response sets the stage for his prophetic ministry, which will play a crucial role in Israel's history, including the anointing of its first kings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eli.htm">Eli</a></b><br>The high priest of Israel at the time, who served at the tabernacle in Shiloh. He was responsible for mentoring Samuel in his service to the Lord.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a></b><br>A young boy dedicated to the Lord by his mother, Hannah. He was serving under Eli and would later become a significant prophet and judge in Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shiloh.htm">Shiloh</a></b><br>The religious center of Israel during this period, where the tabernacle was located. It was here that Samuel was serving and where God called him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_of_samuel.htm">The Call of Samuel</a></b><br>This event marks the beginning of Samuel's prophetic ministry. God called Samuel audibly, and this was a pivotal moment in Israel's history.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Samuel's calling signifies the importance of prophets in guiding and leading Israel according to God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_mentorship.htm">The Importance of Mentorship</a></b><br>Eli's role in Samuel's life underscores the value of spiritual mentorship. We should seek and provide guidance in our faith communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/listening_for_god's_voice.htm">Listening for God's Voice</a></b><br>Samuel's experience teaches us to be attentive and responsive to God's call in our lives. We should cultivate a heart that is open to hearing from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_availability.htm">Obedience and Availability</a></b><br>Samuel's response, "Here I am," reflects a posture of obedience and readiness. We should strive to be available for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_calling.htm">God's Sovereignty in Calling</a></b><br>God chooses whom He wills for His purposes, often in unexpected ways. We should trust in His sovereign plan for our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets_and_leaders.htm">The Role of Prophets and Leaders</a></b><br>Samuel's calling highlights the importance of godly leadership. We should pray for and support those whom God has placed in leadership roles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/contradictions_in_1_samuel_4_on_eli's_sons.htm">Are there any contradictions between 1 Samuel 4 and other biblical accounts regarding the fate of Eli's sons or the Ark's movements?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_joab_kill_abner.htm">Why did Joab kill Abner in the Bible story?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_hold_eli_accountable_for_his_sons.htm">1 Samuel 3:13 - Why would God hold Eli accountable for his sons' misconduct rather than act directly to prevent their corruption?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_pure_word_bible_(pwb).htm">Who were the children of King David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 16, 17, 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">God do so to thee,</span> etc. This adjuration shows how great had been the agony of Eli's suspense, yet, true to his sluggish nature, he had waited patiently till the morning came. Then he summons Samuel to him, calling him lovingly <span class="cmt_word">my son</span>, and everything tends to show that there was a real affection between the two. He next asks, <span class="cmt_word">What is the thing that he hath said unto thee?</span> The A.V. greatly weakens this by inserting the words "The Lord." The original is far more suggestive. Put quite indefinitely, it says, "Whoever or whatsoever be thy visitor, yet tell me all." Then, when Eli has heard the message, he says, <span class="cmt_word">It is Jehovah.</span> Though he had not had the courage to do what was right, yet his submission to God, and the humility of his resignation, prove that the Holy Ghost had in these years of waiting being doing its work upon the old man's heart. Eli's adjuration, we must further note, was equivalent to putting Samuel upon his oath, so that any concealment on his part would have involved the sin of perjury. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/3-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">but Eli</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵלִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5941.htm">Strong's 5941: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eli -- a priest at Shiloh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">called</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְרָ֤א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mū·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> </span><span class="str2">Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֖אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Samuel,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמוּאֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mū·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> </span><span class="str2">Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my son.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Here I am,”</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">answered Samuel.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֖אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/3-16.htm">1 Samuel 3:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/3-16.htm">1 Samuel 3:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/3-16.htm">1 Samuel 3:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/3-16.htm">1 Samuel 3:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/3-16.htm">1 Samuel 3:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/3-16.htm">1 Samuel 3:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/3-16.htm">1 Samuel 3:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/3-16.htm">1 Samuel 3:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/3-16.htm">1 Samuel 3:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/3-16.htm">1 Samuel 3:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/3-16.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 3:16 Then Eli called Samuel and said Samuel (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/3-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 3:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 3:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/3-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 3:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 3:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>