1 Kings 18:37
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 18:37 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 18:37 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart ba..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 18:37 — KJV
“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.”
— 1 Kings 18:37 (KJV)
1 Kings 18:37 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 18:37
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:37: hear, people, may
“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:37: hear, people, know
“And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:37: hear, lord, people
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel; hands: Heb. hand feet: Heb. foot heart: Heb. soul”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:37: hear, lord, art
“And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:37: hear, know, art
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