1 Kings 18:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 18:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 18:15 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 18:15 — KJV
“And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.”
— 1 Kings 18:15 (KJV)
1 Kings 18:15 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 18:15
“And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:15: lord, hosts, liveth
“And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. Elijah: Heb. Elijahu: Gr. Elias”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:15: elijah, lord, liveth
“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:15: lord, whom, stand
“Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:15: lord, before, whom
“But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:15: lord, liveth, before
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