1 Kings 18:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 18:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 18:26 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even un..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 18:26 — KJV
“And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made. hear: or, answer answered: or, heard leaped...: or, leaped up and down at the altar”
— 1 Kings 18:26 (KJV)
1 Kings 18:26 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 18:26
“And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. any noise...: Heb. your voice to be heard”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:26: until, saying, hear
“And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan. Dan: that is, Judging”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:26: given, called, name
“But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:26: saying, hear, answered
“And it came to pass, when midday was past, and they prophesied until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that there was neither voice, nor any to answer, nor any that regarded. offering: Heb. ascending that regarded: Heb. attention”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:26: even, until, voice
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:26: given, called, name
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