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1 Kings 18:29 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

27And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked.
28And they cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them.
29And 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.
30And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was broken down.
31And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be thy name:

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Reflection Questions

1

What does silence from God mean for you?

2

How do you interpret the lack of immediate answers to your prayers?

3

When have you felt ignored in your spiritual journey?

Life Application

faith

Silence does not mean absence. Trust that God is present even when you don't hear Him.

Places in This Verse

Mount Carmel(Mount Carmel, Israel today)

A significant biblical site where the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal took place, symbolizing the struggle between faith and idolatry.

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