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It happened, as she continued praying before Yahweh, that Eli marked her mouth.
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The Persistence of Prayer
Commentators note that Hannah "continued praying," indicating a prolonged and earnest plea. John Gill describes her as importunate, unwilling to stop until her request was heard. This wasn't a quick or casual prayer, but a model of persistent faith that pours out the heart before God.
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1 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord , &c.] Being very earnest and importunate with him to …
Presbyterian
Hannah mingled tears with her prayers; she considered the mercy of our God, who knows the troubled soul. God allows us, in prayer, not only to ask …
