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1 Kings 18:35 Β· KJV

"And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water."

King James Version

What does 1 Kings 18:35 mean? β†’

Passage Context

33And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid him on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour it on the burnt sacrifice, and on the wood.
34And he said, Do it the second time. And they did it the second time. And he said, Do it the third time. And they did it the third time.
35And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.
36And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.
37Hear 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do I respond when my faith is challenged?

2

What does it mean for me to trust in God's provision?

3

When have I seen God work in seemingly impossible situations?

Life Application

faith

Trusting God in difficult times can lead to miraculous outcomes.

worship

Engaging in worship can strengthen my faith and confidence in God.

People in This Verse

ElijahBoth

A prophet known for his fervent prayers and miracles, Elijah confronted idolatry in Israel and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.

First appearance: 1 Kings 17:1

Places in This Verse

Mount Carmel(Mount Carmel, Israel today)

A mountain range in northern Israel, significant for biblical events, particularly the confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal.

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