1 Kings 18:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 18:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 18:23 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 18:23 — KJV
“Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under: and I will dress the other bullock, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under:”
— 1 Kings 18:23 (KJV)
1 Kings 18:23 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 18:23
“And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one bullock for yourselves, and dress it first; for ye are many; and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire under.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:23: choose, one, bullock
“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:23: let, therefore, one
“And he shall cut it into his pieces, with his head and his fat: and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:23: cut, pieces, lay
“And the Levites shall lay their hands upon the heads of the bullocks: and thou shalt offer the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, unto the LORD, to make an atonement for the Levites.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:23: bullocks, one, bullock
“But ye shall offer a sacrifice made by fire for a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, and seven lambs of the first year: they shall be unto you without blemish:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:23: two, bullocks, one
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