OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 1:12

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As she continued praying before the LORD, Eli saw her mouth.

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Verse 12. Prayers, out of fervour; not through vain superstition and ostentation, as the Pharisees and pagans did. Matthew 23:14. Christ does not condemn many, or long prayers, since he prayed whole nights for our instruction. Luc. 21:38. and 6:12. 1 Thes. 5:17.—Mouth. He tried, but could not hear what she said. Calmet.

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