1 Kings 18:1 Later on, in the third year of the drought, the Lord said to Elijah, “Go and present yourself to King Ahab. Tell him that I will soon send rain!”

18:1 NLT

逐节对照

New Living Translation - Later on, in the third year of the drought, the Lord said to Elijah, “Go and present yourself to King Ahab. Tell him that I will soon send rain!”
新标点和合本 - 过了许久，到第三年，耶和华的话临到以利亚说：“你去，使亚哈得见你；我要降雨在地上。”
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 过了许多日子，到了第三年，耶和华的话临到以利亚，说：“你去，让亚哈看见你，我要降雨在地面上。”
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 过了许多日子，到了第三年，耶和华的话临到以利亚，说：“你去，让亚哈看见你，我要降雨在地面上。”
当代译本 - 旱灾持续了三年。一天，耶和华对以利亚说：“你去见亚哈。我要降雨在地上。”
圣经新译本 - 过了许久，到第三年，耶和华的话临到以利亚说：“你去在亚哈面前出现，我要降雨在地面上。”
中文标准译本 - 许多日子过去，到了第三年，耶和华的话语临到以利亚，说：“去让亚哈见到你，我将要在这地上赐下雨水。”
现代标点和合本 - 过了许久，到第三年，耶和华的话临到以利亚说：“你去，使亚哈得见你，我要降雨在地上。”
和合本（拼音版） - 过了许久，到第三年，耶和华的话临到以利亚说：“你去，使亚哈得见你，我要降雨在地上。”
New International Version - After a long time, in the third year, the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the land.”
New International Reader's Version - It was now three years since it had rained. A message came to Elijah from the Lord. He said, “Go. Speak to Ahab. Then I will send rain on the land.”
English Standard Version - After many days the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, show yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the earth.”
The Message - A long time passed. Then God’s word came to Elijah. The drought was now in its third year. The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.” Elijah set out to present himself to Ahab. The drought in Samaria at the time was most severe.
Christian Standard Bible - After a long time, the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year: “Go and present yourself to Ahab. I will send rain on the surface of the land.”
New American Standard Bible - Now it happened after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will provide rain on the face of the earth.”
New King James Version - And it came to pass after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth.”
Amplified Bible - Now it happened after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, “Go, show yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the face of the earth.”
American Standard Version - And it came to pass after many days, that the word of Jehovah came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, Go, show thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.
King James Version - And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.
New English Translation - Some time later, in the third year of the famine, the Lord told Elijah, “Go, make an appearance before Ahab, so I may send rain on the surface of the ground.”
World English Bible - After many days, Yahweh’s word came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, show yourself to Ahab; and I will send rain on the earth.”
新標點和合本 - 過了許久，到第三年，耶和華的話臨到以利亞說：「你去，使亞哈得見你；我要降雨在地上。」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 過了許多日子，到了第三年，耶和華的話臨到以利亞，說：「你去，讓亞哈看見你，我要降雨在地面上。」
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 過了許多日子，到了第三年，耶和華的話臨到以利亞，說：「你去，讓亞哈看見你，我要降雨在地面上。」
當代譯本 - 旱災持續了三年。一天，耶和華對以利亞說：「你去見亞哈。我要降雨在地上。」
聖經新譯本 - 過了許久，到第三年，耶和華的話臨到以利亞說：“你去在亞哈面前出現，我要降雨在地面上。”
呂振中譯本 - 過了很多日子、永恆主的話在第三年又傳與以利亞、說：『你去，使亞哈看見你；我將要降雨在地上了。
中文標準譯本 - 許多日子過去，到了第三年，耶和華的話語臨到以利亞，說：「去讓亞哈見到你，我將要在這地上賜下雨水。」
現代標點和合本 - 過了許久，到第三年，耶和華的話臨到以利亞說：「你去，使亞哈得見你，我要降雨在地上。」
文理和合譯本 - 歷時既久、越至三年、耶和華諭以利亞曰、往見亞哈、我將降雨於地、
文理委辦譯本 - 撒馬利亞地歲大饑、越至三年、耶和華命以利亞、曰、我將降雨於斯土、汝可往見亞哈、以利亞遵命而行。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 歷時既久、至三年、主謂以利亞曰、可往使亞哈見爾、我將降雨於地、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Después de un largo tiempo, en el tercer año, la palabra del Señor vino a Elías y le dio este mensaje: «Ve y preséntate ante Acab, que voy a enviar lluvia sobre la tierra».
현대인의 성경 - 흉년이 든 지 3년 만에 여호와께서 엘리야에게 말씀하셨다. “너는 가 서 아합왕 앞에 나타나라. 내가 다시 이 땅에 비를 내리겠다.”
Новый Русский Перевод - Спустя долгое время, на третьем году засухи, к Илии было слово Господа: – Иди и предстань перед Ахавом, и Я пошлю на землю дождь.
Восточный перевод - Спустя долгое время, на третьем году засухи, к Ильясу было слово Вечного: – Иди и предстань перед Ахавом, и Я пошлю на землю дождь.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Спустя долгое время, на третьем году засухи, к Ильясу было слово Вечного: – Иди и предстань перед Ахавом, и Я пошлю на землю дождь.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Спустя долгое время, на третьем году засухи, к Ильёсу было слово Вечного: – Иди и предстань перед Ахавом, и Я пошлю на землю дождь.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Bien des jours s’écoulèrent. Au cours de la troisième année de sécheresse, l’Eternel adressa la parole à Elie en ces termes : Va trouver Achab, et je ferai pleuvoir sur ce pays.
リビングバイブル - それから三年後、主はエリヤに、「アハブ王に会って、『やがて雨を降らせる』と伝えよ」と言いました。
Nova Versão Internacional - Depois de um longo tempo, no terceiro ano da seca, a palavra do Senhor veio a Elias: “Vá apresentar-se a Acabe, pois enviarei chuva sobre a terra”.
Hoffnung für alle - Wochen und Monate vergingen. Nach mehr als zwei Jahren sagte der Herr zu Elia: »Geh jetzt und zeig dich Ahab! Ich will es wieder regnen lassen.«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Ba năm sau, Chúa Hằng Hữu phán bảo Ê-li: “Hãy đi gặp A-háp và bảo rằng Ta sẽ cho mưa trở lại.”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - หลังจากนั้นเป็นเวลานาน พระดำรัสขององค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้ามาถึงเอลียาห์ในปีที่สามว่า “จงไปแสดงตัวต่ออาหับ เราจะให้ฝนตกลงมา”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - หลายวันต่อมา พระผู้เป็นเจ้ากล่าวผ่านเอลียาห์ในปีที่สามว่า “จงไปแสดงตัวกับอาหับ และเราจะให้ฝนตกบนแผ่นดินโลก”

交叉引用

Revelation 11:2 - But do not measure the outer courtyard, for it has been turned over to the nations. They will trample the holy city for 42 months.
1 Kings 18:15 - But Elijah said, “I swear by the Lord Almighty, in whose presence I stand, that I will present myself to Ahab this very day.”
1 Kings 18:16 - So Obadiah went to tell Ahab that Elijah had come, and Ahab went out to meet Elijah.
1 Kings 18:17 - When Ahab saw him, he exclaimed, “So, is it really you, you troublemaker of Israel?”
1 Kings 18:18 - “I have made no trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “You and your family are the troublemakers, for you have refused to obey the commands of the Lord and have worshiped the images of Baal instead.
1 Kings 18:19 - Now summon all Israel to join me at Mount Carmel, along with the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah who are supported by Jezebel. ”
1 Kings 18:20 - So Ahab summoned all the people of Israel and the prophets to Mount Carmel.
1 Kings 18:21 - Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!” But the people were completely silent.
1 Kings 18:22 - Then Elijah said to them, “I am the only prophet of the Lord who is left, but Baal has 450 prophets.
1 Kings 18:23 - Now bring two bulls. The prophets of Baal may choose whichever one they wish and cut it into pieces and lay it on the wood of their altar, but without setting fire to it. I will prepare the other bull and lay it on the wood on the altar, but not set fire to it.
1 Kings 18:24 - Then call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the Lord. The god who answers by setting fire to the wood is the true God!” And all the people agreed.
1 Kings 18:25 - Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “You go first, for there are many of you. Choose one of the bulls, and prepare it and call on the name of your god. But do not set fire to the wood.”
1 Kings 18:26 - So they prepared one of the bulls and placed it on the altar. Then they called on the name of Baal from morning until noontime, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no reply of any kind. Then they danced, hobbling around the altar they had made.
1 Kings 18:27 - About noontime Elijah began mocking them. “You’ll have to shout louder,” he scoffed, “for surely he is a god! Perhaps he is daydreaming, or is relieving himself. Or maybe he is away on a trip, or is asleep and needs to be wakened!”
1 Kings 18:28 - So they shouted louder, and following their normal custom, they cut themselves with knives and swords until the blood gushed out.
1 Kings 18:29 - They raved all afternoon until the time of the evening sacrifice, but still there was no sound, no reply, no response.
1 Kings 18:30 - Then Elijah called to the people, “Come over here!” They all crowded around him as he repaired the altar of the Lord that had been torn down.
1 Kings 18:31 - He took twelve stones, one to represent each of the tribes of Israel,
1 Kings 18:32 - and he used the stones to rebuild the altar in the name of the Lord. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold about three gallons.
1 Kings 18:33 - He piled wood on the altar, cut the bull into pieces, and laid the pieces on the wood. Then he said, “Fill four large jars with water, and pour the water over the offering and the wood.”
1 Kings 18:34 - After they had done this, he said, “Do the same thing again!” And when they were finished, he said, “Now do it a third time!” So they did as he said,
1 Kings 18:35 - and the water ran around the altar and even filled the trench.
1 Kings 18:36 - At the usual time for offering the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet walked up to the altar and prayed, “O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, prove today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant. Prove that I have done all this at your command.
1 Kings 18:37 - O Lord, answer me! Answer me so these people will know that you, O Lord, are God and that you have brought them back to yourself.”
1 Kings 18:38 - Immediately the fire of the Lord flashed down from heaven and burned up the young bull, the wood, the stones, and the dust. It even licked up all the water in the trench!
1 Kings 18:39 - And when all the people saw it, they fell face down on the ground and cried out, “The Lord—he is God! Yes, the Lord is God!”
1 Kings 18:40 - Then Elijah commanded, “Seize all the prophets of Baal. Don’t let a single one escape!” So the people seized them all, and Elijah took them down to the Kishon Valley and killed them there.
Psalms 65:9 - You take care of the earth and water it, making it rich and fertile. The river of God has plenty of water; it provides a bountiful harvest of grain, for you have ordered it so.
Psalms 65:10 - You drench the plowed ground with rain, melting the clods and leveling the ridges. You soften the earth with showers and bless its abundant crops.
Psalms 65:11 - You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.
Psalms 65:12 - The grasslands of the wilderness become a lush pasture, and the hillsides blossom with joy.
Psalms 65:13 - The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep, and the valleys are carpeted with grain. They all shout and sing for joy!
Jeremiah 14:22 - Can any of the worthless foreign gods send us rain? Does it fall from the sky by itself? No, you are the one, O Lord our God! Only you can do such things. So we will wait for you to help us.
Jeremiah 10:13 - When he speaks in the thunder, the heavens roar with rain. He causes the clouds to rise over the earth. He sends the lightning with the rain and releases the wind from his storehouses.
Amos 4:7 - “I kept the rain from falling when your crops needed it the most. I sent rain on one town but withheld it from another. Rain fell on one field, while another field withered away.
1 Kings 18:2 - So Elijah went to appear before Ahab. Meanwhile, the famine had become very severe in Samaria.
Revelation 11:6 - They have power to shut the sky so that no rain will fall for as long as they prophesy. And they have the power to turn the rivers and oceans into blood, and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they wish.
Joel 2:23 - Rejoice, you people of Jerusalem! Rejoice in the Lord your God! For the rain he sends demonstrates his faithfulness. Once more the autumn rains will come, as well as the rains of spring.
1 Kings 17:7 - But after a while the brook dried up, for there was no rainfall anywhere in the land.
1 Kings 17:15 - So she did as Elijah said, and she and Elijah and her family continued to eat for many days.
Isaiah 5:6 - I will make it a wild place where the vines are not pruned and the ground is not hoed, a place overgrown with briers and thorns. I will command the clouds to drop no rain on it.
Leviticus 26:4 - I will send you the seasonal rains. The land will then yield its crops, and the trees of the field will produce their fruit.
1 Kings 17:1 - Now Elijah, who was from Tishbe in Gilead, told King Ahab, “As surely as the Lord, the God of Israel, lives—the God I serve—there will be no dew or rain during the next few years until I give the word!”
Deuteronomy 28:12 - The Lord will send rain at the proper time from his rich treasury in the heavens and will bless all the work you do. You will lend to many nations, but you will never need to borrow from them.
Luke 4:25 - “Certainly there were many needy widows in Israel in Elijah’s time, when the heavens were closed for three and a half years, and a severe famine devastated the land.
James 5:17 - Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years!

逐节对照

交叉引用

New Living Translation - Later on, in the third year of the drought, the Lord said to Elijah, “Go and present yourself to King Ahab. Tell him that I will soon send rain!”
新标点和合本 - 过了许久，到第三年，耶和华的话临到以利亚说：“你去，使亚哈得见你；我要降雨在地上。”
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 过了许多日子，到了第三年，耶和华的话临到以利亚，说：“你去，让亚哈看见你，我要降雨在地面上。”
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 过了许多日子，到了第三年，耶和华的话临到以利亚，说：“你去，让亚哈看见你，我要降雨在地面上。”
当代译本 - 旱灾持续了三年。一天，耶和华对以利亚说：“你去见亚哈。我要降雨在地上。”
圣经新译本 - 过了许久，到第三年，耶和华的话临到以利亚说：“你去在亚哈面前出现，我要降雨在地面上。”
中文标准译本 - 许多日子过去，到了第三年，耶和华的话语临到以利亚，说：“去让亚哈见到你，我将要在这地上赐下雨水。”
现代标点和合本 - 过了许久，到第三年，耶和华的话临到以利亚说：“你去，使亚哈得见你，我要降雨在地上。”
和合本（拼音版） - 过了许久，到第三年，耶和华的话临到以利亚说：“你去，使亚哈得见你，我要降雨在地上。”
New International Version - After a long time, in the third year, the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the land.”
New International Reader's Version - It was now three years since it had rained. A message came to Elijah from the Lord. He said, “Go. Speak to Ahab. Then I will send rain on the land.”
English Standard Version - After many days the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, show yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the earth.”
The Message - A long time passed. Then God’s word came to Elijah. The drought was now in its third year. The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.” Elijah set out to present himself to Ahab. The drought in Samaria at the time was most severe.
Christian Standard Bible - After a long time, the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year: “Go and present yourself to Ahab. I will send rain on the surface of the land.”
New American Standard Bible - Now it happened after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will provide rain on the face of the earth.”
New King James Version - And it came to pass after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth.”
Amplified Bible - Now it happened after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, “Go, show yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the face of the earth.”
American Standard Version - And it came to pass after many days, that the word of Jehovah came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, Go, show thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.
King James Version - And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.
New English Translation - Some time later, in the third year of the famine, the Lord told Elijah, “Go, make an appearance before Ahab, so I may send rain on the surface of the ground.”
World English Bible - After many days, Yahweh’s word came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, show yourself to Ahab; and I will send rain on the earth.”
新標點和合本 - 過了許久，到第三年，耶和華的話臨到以利亞說：「你去，使亞哈得見你；我要降雨在地上。」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 過了許多日子，到了第三年，耶和華的話臨到以利亞，說：「你去，讓亞哈看見你，我要降雨在地面上。」
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 過了許多日子，到了第三年，耶和華的話臨到以利亞，說：「你去，讓亞哈看見你，我要降雨在地面上。」
當代譯本 - 旱災持續了三年。一天，耶和華對以利亞說：「你去見亞哈。我要降雨在地上。」
聖經新譯本 - 過了許久，到第三年，耶和華的話臨到以利亞說：“你去在亞哈面前出現，我要降雨在地面上。”
呂振中譯本 - 過了很多日子、永恆主的話在第三年又傳與以利亞、說：『你去，使亞哈看見你；我將要降雨在地上了。
中文標準譯本 - 許多日子過去，到了第三年，耶和華的話語臨到以利亞，說：「去讓亞哈見到你，我將要在這地上賜下雨水。」
現代標點和合本 - 過了許久，到第三年，耶和華的話臨到以利亞說：「你去，使亞哈得見你，我要降雨在地上。」
文理和合譯本 - 歷時既久、越至三年、耶和華諭以利亞曰、往見亞哈、我將降雨於地、
文理委辦譯本 - 撒馬利亞地歲大饑、越至三年、耶和華命以利亞、曰、我將降雨於斯土、汝可往見亞哈、以利亞遵命而行。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 歷時既久、至三年、主謂以利亞曰、可往使亞哈見爾、我將降雨於地、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Después de un largo tiempo, en el tercer año, la palabra del Señor vino a Elías y le dio este mensaje: «Ve y preséntate ante Acab, que voy a enviar lluvia sobre la tierra».
현대인의 성경 - 흉년이 든 지 3년 만에 여호와께서 엘리야에게 말씀하셨다. “너는 가 서 아합왕 앞에 나타나라. 내가 다시 이 땅에 비를 내리겠다.”
Новый Русский Перевод - Спустя долгое время, на третьем году засухи, к Илии было слово Господа: – Иди и предстань перед Ахавом, и Я пошлю на землю дождь.
Восточный перевод - Спустя долгое время, на третьем году засухи, к Ильясу было слово Вечного: – Иди и предстань перед Ахавом, и Я пошлю на землю дождь.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Спустя долгое время, на третьем году засухи, к Ильясу было слово Вечного: – Иди и предстань перед Ахавом, и Я пошлю на землю дождь.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Спустя долгое время, на третьем году засухи, к Ильёсу было слово Вечного: – Иди и предстань перед Ахавом, и Я пошлю на землю дождь.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Bien des jours s’écoulèrent. Au cours de la troisième année de sécheresse, l’Eternel adressa la parole à Elie en ces termes : Va trouver Achab, et je ferai pleuvoir sur ce pays.
リビングバイブル - それから三年後、主はエリヤに、「アハブ王に会って、『やがて雨を降らせる』と伝えよ」と言いました。
Nova Versão Internacional - Depois de um longo tempo, no terceiro ano da seca, a palavra do Senhor veio a Elias: “Vá apresentar-se a Acabe, pois enviarei chuva sobre a terra”.
Hoffnung für alle - Wochen und Monate vergingen. Nach mehr als zwei Jahren sagte der Herr zu Elia: »Geh jetzt und zeig dich Ahab! Ich will es wieder regnen lassen.«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Ba năm sau, Chúa Hằng Hữu phán bảo Ê-li: “Hãy đi gặp A-háp và bảo rằng Ta sẽ cho mưa trở lại.”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - หลังจากนั้นเป็นเวลานาน พระดำรัสขององค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้ามาถึงเอลียาห์ในปีที่สามว่า “จงไปแสดงตัวต่ออาหับ เราจะให้ฝนตกลงมา”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - หลายวันต่อมา พระผู้เป็นเจ้ากล่าวผ่านเอลียาห์ในปีที่สามว่า “จงไปแสดงตัวกับอาหับ และเราจะให้ฝนตกบนแผ่นดินโลก”

Revelation 11:2 - But do not measure the outer courtyard, for it has been turned over to the nations. They will trample the holy city for 42 months.
1 Kings 18:15 - But Elijah said, “I swear by the Lord Almighty, in whose presence I stand, that I will present myself to Ahab this very day.”
1 Kings 18:16 - So Obadiah went to tell Ahab that Elijah had come, and Ahab went out to meet Elijah.
1 Kings 18:17 - When Ahab saw him, he exclaimed, “So, is it really you, you troublemaker of Israel?”
1 Kings 18:18 - “I have made no trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “You and your family are the troublemakers, for you have refused to obey the commands of the Lord and have worshiped the images of Baal instead.
1 Kings 18:19 - Now summon all Israel to join me at Mount Carmel, along with the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah who are supported by Jezebel. ”
1 Kings 18:20 - So Ahab summoned all the people of Israel and the prophets to Mount Carmel.
1 Kings 18:21 - Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!” But the people were completely silent.
1 Kings 18:22 - Then Elijah said to them, “I am the only prophet of the Lord who is left, but Baal has 450 prophets.
1 Kings 18:23 - Now bring two bulls. The prophets of Baal may choose whichever one they wish and cut it into pieces and lay it on the wood of their altar, but without setting fire to it. I will prepare the other bull and lay it on the wood on the altar, but not set fire to it.
1 Kings 18:24 - Then call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the Lord. The god who answers by setting fire to the wood is the true God!” And all the people agreed.
1 Kings 18:25 - Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “You go first, for there are many of you. Choose one of the bulls, and prepare it and call on the name of your god. But do not set fire to the wood.”
1 Kings 18:26 - So they prepared one of the bulls and placed it on the altar. Then they called on the name of Baal from morning until noontime, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no reply of any kind. Then they danced, hobbling around the altar they had made.
1 Kings 18:27 - About noontime Elijah began mocking them. “You’ll have to shout louder,” he scoffed, “for surely he is a god! Perhaps he is daydreaming, or is relieving himself. Or maybe he is away on a trip, or is asleep and needs to be wakened!”
1 Kings 18:28 - So they shouted louder, and following their normal custom, they cut themselves with knives and swords until the blood gushed out.
1 Kings 18:29 - They raved all afternoon until the time of the evening sacrifice, but still there was no sound, no reply, no response.
1 Kings 18:30 - Then Elijah called to the people, “Come over here!” They all crowded around him as he repaired the altar of the Lord that had been torn down.
1 Kings 18:31 - He took twelve stones, one to represent each of the tribes of Israel,
1 Kings 18:32 - and he used the stones to rebuild the altar in the name of the Lord. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold about three gallons.
1 Kings 18:33 - He piled wood on the altar, cut the bull into pieces, and laid the pieces on the wood. Then he said, “Fill four large jars with water, and pour the water over the offering and the wood.”
1 Kings 18:34 - After they had done this, he said, “Do the same thing again!” And when they were finished, he said, “Now do it a third time!” So they did as he said,
1 Kings 18:35 - and the water ran around the altar and even filled the trench.
1 Kings 18:36 - At the usual time for offering the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet walked up to the altar and prayed, “O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, prove today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant. Prove that I have done all this at your command.
1 Kings 18:37 - O Lord, answer me! Answer me so these people will know that you, O Lord, are God and that you have brought them back to yourself.”
1 Kings 18:38 - Immediately the fire of the Lord flashed down from heaven and burned up the young bull, the wood, the stones, and the dust. It even licked up all the water in the trench!
1 Kings 18:39 - And when all the people saw it, they fell face down on the ground and cried out, “The Lord—he is God! Yes, the Lord is God!”
1 Kings 18:40 - Then Elijah commanded, “Seize all the prophets of Baal. Don’t let a single one escape!” So the people seized them all, and Elijah took them down to the Kishon Valley and killed them there.
Psalms 65:9 - You take care of the earth and water it, making it rich and fertile. The river of God has plenty of water; it provides a bountiful harvest of grain, for you have ordered it so.
Psalms 65:10 - You drench the plowed ground with rain, melting the clods and leveling the ridges. You soften the earth with showers and bless its abundant crops.
Psalms 65:11 - You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.
Psalms 65:12 - The grasslands of the wilderness become a lush pasture, and the hillsides blossom with joy.
Psalms 65:13 - The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep, and the valleys are carpeted with grain. They all shout and sing for joy!
Jeremiah 14:22 - Can any of the worthless foreign gods send us rain? Does it fall from the sky by itself? No, you are the one, O Lord our God! Only you can do such things. So we will wait for you to help us.
Jeremiah 10:13 - When he speaks in the thunder, the heavens roar with rain. He causes the clouds to rise over the earth. He sends the lightning with the rain and releases the wind from his storehouses.
Amos 4:7 - “I kept the rain from falling when your crops needed it the most. I sent rain on one town but withheld it from another. Rain fell on one field, while another field withered away.
1 Kings 18:2 - So Elijah went to appear before Ahab. Meanwhile, the famine had become very severe in Samaria.
Revelation 11:6 - They have power to shut the sky so that no rain will fall for as long as they prophesy. And they have the power to turn the rivers and oceans into blood, and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they wish.
Joel 2:23 - Rejoice, you people of Jerusalem! Rejoice in the Lord your God! For the rain he sends demonstrates his faithfulness. Once more the autumn rains will come, as well as the rains of spring.
1 Kings 17:7 - But after a while the brook dried up, for there was no rainfall anywhere in the land.
1 Kings 17:15 - So she did as Elijah said, and she and Elijah and her family continued to eat for many days.
Isaiah 5:6 - I will make it a wild place where the vines are not pruned and the ground is not hoed, a place overgrown with briers and thorns. I will command the clouds to drop no rain on it.
Leviticus 26:4 - I will send you the seasonal rains. The land will then yield its crops, and the trees of the field will produce their fruit.
1 Kings 17:1 - Now Elijah, who was from Tishbe in Gilead, told King Ahab, “As surely as the Lord, the God of Israel, lives—the God I serve—there will be no dew or rain during the next few years until I give the word!”
Deuteronomy 28:12 - The Lord will send rain at the proper time from his rich treasury in the heavens and will bless all the work you do. You will lend to many nations, but you will never need to borrow from them.
Luke 4:25 - “Certainly there were many needy widows in Israel in Elijah’s time, when the heavens were closed for three and a half years, and a severe famine devastated the land.
James 5:17 - Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years!