1 Kings 18:35 Meaning
And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 7:38
Jesus speaks of living water, which contrasts with the physical water used in Elijah's preparation.
Matthew 14:19
Both passages involve preparation for a miraculous event.
Source: 1 Kings 18:35