1 Kings 18:37

Elijah’s Prayer · 1 Kings 18:36–40
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Translations

Modern
Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.”
Traditional
Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again.
Literal
Answer me, O YHWH! Answer me, that this people may know that You are YHWH God, and You have turned their hearts back again.”
Latin
Exaudi me, Domine, exaudi me: ut discat populus iste quia tu es Dominus Deus, et tu convertisti cor eorum iterum.

Original

Hebrew
English
Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.”

Notes

The pattern of calling and answering appears often in the Old Testament. It shows the close relationship between a person who prays and the Lord who listens and responds (Job 14:15; Psalms 4:1; 91:15; 102:2; Isaiah 65:24; Jeremiah 33:3).

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).

Events

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 Answers To Prayer: Elijah Carmel: A Fertile and Picturesque Mountain in Palestine: An Idolatrous High Place Upon Conversion by God Elijah: Miracles of Causes Fire to Consume the Sacrifice Faith: Elijah, in his Controversy with the Priest of Baal Miracles: Design of Prayer: Answered: Elijah, Calling for Fire to Come Down Upon his Sacrifice Prayer: Importunity in Elijah Prayer: Pleas offered In Prayer: Prayer Test Proposed by Elijah Revivals: Elijah