1 Kings 18:33

Translations

Modern

Next, he arranged the wood, cut up the bull, placed it on the wood,

Traditional

And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid him on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour it on the burnt sacrifice, and on the wood.

Literal

And he arranged the wood, and he cut into pieces the bull and laid it on the wood.

Latin

…et composuit ligna: divisitque per membra bovem, et posuit super ligna,

Original

Hebrew

English

Next, he arranged the wood, cut up the bull, placed it on the wood,

Notes

1 Kings 18:33–35

Elijah made sure there could be no doubt or trickery. He poured a large amount of water on the offering and the wood. The water may have come from the nearby Mediterranean Sea or the Kishon River.

1 Kings 17:1–19:21

The prophet Elijah's work was closely tied to his spiritual growth. Elijah challenged Israel's interest in Baal, the Canaanite storm god. During this conflict, Elijah saw God's power and support, unlike Baal's weakness. This was shown in Elijah's contest with Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:1–46). After fleeing from Jezebel, God renewed Elijah's mission at Mount Sinai (1 Kings 19:1–18). Elijah's mission was finished by his successor, Elisha (1 Kings 19:19–21).

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Elijah Jezebel Altars Prophets in 1 Kings

Events

Prophecies of Elijah

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Genesis 22:9
When they arrived at the place God had designated, Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood. He bound his son Isaac and placed him on the altar, atop the wood.
Leviticus 1:6–8
Next, he is to skin the burnt offering and cut it into pieces.
Daniel 3:25
“Look!” he exclaimed. “I see four men, unbound and unharmed, walking around in the fire—and the fourth looks like a son of the gods!”
Judges 6:20
And the angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened bread, lay them on this rock, and pour out the broth.” And Gideon did so.
John 19:33–34
But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs.
Daniel 3:19
At this, Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He gave orders to heat the furnace seven times hotter than usual,
John 11:39–40
“Take away the stone,” Jesus said. “Lord, by now he stinks,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man. “It has already been four days.”

Glossary

Ahab (King) Baal (Idol) Carmel Conduit Jehu Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Miracle Pagans

Topics

Ahab: King of Israel: Reproved by Elijah; Assembles the Prophets of Baal Barrel: An Earthen Jar Carmel: A Fertile and Picturesque Mountain in Palestine: An Idolatrous High Place Upon Faith: Elijah, in his Controversy with the Priest of Baal Prayer: Importunity in Elijah Prayer: Prayer Test Proposed by Elijah Priests: On Special Occasions Persons not of Aaron's Family Acted As Revivals: Elijah

1 Kings 18:33

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