1 Kings 18:29
1 Kings 18:29 in Multiple Translations
Midday passed, and they kept on raving until the time of the evening sacrifice. But there was no response; no one answered, no one paid attention.
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.
And it was so, when midday was past, that they prophesied until the time of the offering of the evening oblation; but there was neither voice, nor any to answer, nor any that regarded.
And from the middle of the day they went on with their prayers till the time of the offering; but there was no voice, or any answer, or any who gave attention to them.
Noon came and went, and they went on with their manic “prophesying” until the time of the evening sacrifice. But no voice was heard, no one answered, no one was listening.
And when midday was passed, and they had prophecied vntil the offring of the euening sacrifice, there was neither voyce, nor one to answere, nor any that regarded.
and it cometh to pass, at the passing by of the noon, that they feign themselves prophets till the going up of the present, and there is no voice, and there is none answering, and there is none attending.
When midday was past, they prophesied until the time of the evening offering; but there was no voice, no answer, and nobody paid attention.
And it came to pass, when mid-day 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.
And after midday was past, and while they were prophesying, the time was come of offering sacrifice, and there was no voice heard, nor did any one answer, nor regard them as they prayed:
They continued calling out to Baal all afternoon. But there was no reply, no answer, no god who paid attention.
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1 Kings 18:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יְהִי֙
כַּ/עֲבֹ֣ר
הַֽ/צָּהֳרַ֔יִם
וַ/יִּֽתְנַבְּא֔וּ
עַ֖ד
לַ/עֲל֣וֹת
הַ/מִּנְחָ֑ה
וְ/אֵֽין
ק֥וֹל
וְ/אֵין
עֹנֶ֖ה
וְ/אֵ֥ין
קָֽשֶׁב
וַֽ/יְהִי֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
כַּ/עֲבֹ֣ר
ʻâbar
H5674
to pass
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
הַֽ/צָּהֳרַ֔יִם
tsôhar
H6672
midday
Art | N-mp
וַ/יִּֽתְנַבְּא֔וּ
nâbâʼ
H5012
to prophesy
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
לַ/עֲל֣וֹת
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
הַ/מִּנְחָ֑ה
minchâh
H4503
offering
Art | N-fs
וְ/אֵֽין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
וְ/אֵין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
עֹנֶ֖ה
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
V-Qal
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
קָֽשֶׁב
qesheb
H7182
attentiveness
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 18:29
וַֽ/יְהִי֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כַּ/עֲבֹ֣ר
ʻâbar
H5674
"to pass"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.
Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over
Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.
הַֽ/צָּהֳרַ֔יִם
tsôhar
H6672
"midday"
Art | N-mp
This word refers to a roof or a window, and can also mean noon or midday, likely due to the sun shining through a window at that time. It is used in descriptions of buildings and daily routines in the Bible.
Definition: 1) noon, midday 1a) noon (as specific time of day) 1b) noon (in simile as bright of happiness, blessing)
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: midday, noon(-day, -tide), window. See also: Genesis 6:16; Psalms 37:6; Psalms 55:18.
וַ/יִּֽתְנַבְּא֔וּ
nâbâʼ
H5012
"to prophesy"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
To prophesy means to speak or sing under the influence of the divine spirit, as seen in the prophets of the Bible. This can include predicting the future or simply speaking God's message to others.
Definition: 1) to prophesy 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to prophesy 1a1a) under influence of divine spirit 1a1b) of false prophets 1b)(Hithpael) 1b1) to prophesy 1b1a) under influence of divine spirit 1b1b) of false prophets Aramaic equivalent: ne.va (נבא "to prophesy" H5013)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: prophesy(-ing), make self a prophet. See also: Numbers 11:25; Jeremiah 27:16; Jeremiah 2:8.
עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
לַ/עֲל֣וֹת
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
הַ/מִּנְחָ֑ה
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
Art | N-fs
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
וְ/אֵֽין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
וְ/אֵין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
עֹנֶ֖ה
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
קָֽשֶׁב
qesheb
H7182
"attentiveness"
N-ms
This word describes being attentive or paying close attention to something. It's used in Bible verses like Proverbs and Jeremiah to describe someone who is carefully listening. The KJV translates it as 'attentiveness' or 'hearing'.
Definition: attentiveness, attention
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] diligently, hearing, much heed, that regarded. See also: 1 Kings 18:29; 2 Kings 4:31; Isaiah 21:7.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 18:29
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 18:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 18:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:29
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:29
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:29
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 18:29
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 18:29
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:29
- Sermons on 1 Kings 18:29
Context — Elijah on Mount Carmel
27At noon Elijah began to taunt them, saying, “Shout louder, for he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or occupied, or on a journey. Perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened!”
28So they shouted louder and cut themselves with knives and lances, as was their custom, until the blood gushed over them.
29Midday passed, and they kept on raving until the time of the evening sacrifice. But there was no response; no one answered, no one paid attention.
30Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come near to me.” So all the people approached him, and he repaired the altar of the LORD that had been torn down. 31And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 18:26 | And they took the bull that was given them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no sound, and no one answered as they leaped around the altar they had made. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 18:10 | The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear, |
| 3 | Exodus 29:39 | Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. |
| 4 | 2 Timothy 3:8–9 | Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith. But they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 22:10 | Dressed in royal attire, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, with all the prophets prophesying before them. |
| 6 | Galatians 4:8 | Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. |
| 7 | Exodus 29:41 | And offer the second lamb at twilight with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning, as a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. |
| 8 | 1 Corinthians 11:4–5 | Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for it is just as if her head were shaved. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 28:6–9 | “Amen!” Jeremiah said. “May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied, and may He restore the articles of His house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. Nevertheless, listen now to this message I am speaking in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people. The prophets of old who preceded you and me prophesied war, disaster, and plague against many lands and great kingdoms. As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.” |
| 10 | Acts 16:16–17 | One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl with a spirit of divination, who earned a large income for her masters by fortune-telling. This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!” |
1 Kings 18:29 Summary
[This verse shows how the prophets of Baal kept trying to get their god to respond, but he never did. This teaches us that false gods are not real and cannot help us, unlike the one true God who loves and cares for us, as seen in Psalm 115:4-8 (BSB). The fact that the prophets of Baal continued to shout and rave until the time of the evening sacrifice highlights their desperation and the futility of their efforts, and reminds us to trust in the one true God who is always with us, as seen in Hebrews 13:5 (BSB).]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the prophets of Baal continue to rave and shout even though there was no response from their god?
They were deeply invested in their false religion and refused to accept that their god was not real, much like the Israelites who had turned away from the one true God, as seen in 1 Kings 18:21 (BSB).
What can we learn from the fact that the prophets of Baal received no response from their god?
This verse highlights the futility of idolatry and the importance of seeking the one true God, as emphasized in Isaiah 45:5 (BSB) and Psalm 115:4-8 (BSB).
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual blindness?
The prophets of Baal were spiritually blind to the fact that their god was not responding, much like the Pharisees in John 9:39-41 (BSB) who refused to see their own spiritual blindness.
What is the significance of the timing mentioned in this verse, specifically 'the time of the evening sacrifice'?
The evening sacrifice was a significant part of the Israelites' daily worship, as seen in Exodus 29:38-42 (BSB), and the fact that the prophets of Baal continued to rave until this time highlights their desperation and the futility of their efforts.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be 'raving' after false gods or idols in my own life, and how can I turn back to the one true God?
- How can I learn to discern between the voice of God and the voices of false prophets or idols, as seen in 1 Kings 18:29 (BSB) and Deuteronomy 13:1-5 (BSB)?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing 'no response' or feeling like God is not answering my prayers, and how can I trust in His sovereignty and timing?
- In what ways can I, like Elijah, stand firm in my faith and trust in the one true God, even when faced with opposition or ridicule from those around me?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 18:29
And it came to pass when midday was past,.... And nothing done, no fire descended: and they prophesied until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice; continued praying to Baal, and singing
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 18:29
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:29
They prophesied, i. e. praised, and prayed unto, and worshipped their god; for so the word prophesying is used, 19:20 ,3 Mt 7:22 14:5,6, &c. Of the evening sacrifice, Heb. of the sacrifice; which being here opposed to the time of their offering, which was the morning, , must needs be meant of the evening sacrifice; of which see , &c.; which is called the sacrifice, by way of eminency, because it was more solemn, and public, and frequented than the morning sacrifice; of which divers reasons may be given. See . Nor any that regarded, Heb. there was no attention; either, first, Of their god, who was so far from answering, that he did not mind any of their words and actions. Or, secondly, Of the people, who were now tired out with so long attention and expectation; and therefore more readily deserted them, and approached to Elijah and his altar, at his call, .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:29
1 Kings 18:29 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.Ver. 29. And they prophesied.] Did all their mad pranks, and haply sang the praises of their idol god. Nor any to answer, nor any that regarded.] Jupiter Cretensis was pictured without ears, as well he might, for he had no use of them. But our God scorneth that any should seek to him in vain.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:29
(29) They prophesied—raved in their frenzy; like Saul in the hour of madness (1 Samuel 18:10), or of overpowering religious excitement (1 Samuel 19:20-24). As a rule, not perhaps without some rare exceptions, the true prophetic inspiration, even if felt as overmastering the will (see Jeremiah 20:7-9), gave no place to frenzy. “The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:29
Verse 29. They prophesied] They made incessant prayer and supplication; a farther proof that to pray or supplicate is the proper ideal meaning of the word נבא naba, which we constantly translate to prophesy, when even all the circumstances of the time and place are against such a meaning. See what is said on the case of Saul among the prophets, in Clarke's note on "1 Samuel 10:5".
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 18:29
29. And it came to pass [R.V. it was so], when midday was past, and [R.V. that] they prophesied] The word used for the wild raving of these heathen priests is the same which is employed for the most solemn utterances of the prophets of Jehovah (cf. Ezekiel 37:10). The thought which connects the two uses seems to be of a person acting under some influence which he cannot control. In both cases the external manifestation was in a degree alike, for Jehovah’s prophets were moved at times by great outward excitement. In these Baal-prophets it appears to have been of the nature of raving. On the bodily agitations of the prophets Maimonides (de Fundam. Legis VII. 3) writes ‘The limbs of all the prophets, during the time of their prophetic inspiration, are agitated, their strength of body fails, their thoughts are snatched aside, and their intellect is left free to understand what is shewn to them.’ Then he quotes the instances of Abraham (Genesis 15:12) and of Daniel (Daniel 10:8). the offering of the evening sacrifice] R.V. oblation. The Hebrew word îðçä here used signifies that offering of fine flour mixed with oil, salt and frankincense, which was the accompaniment at times of sacrifices, but which at times was offered alone. It is generally rendered in A.V. ‘meat offering,’ and R.V. has changed this to ‘meal offering’ that the nature of the oblation might be more nearly described in the translation. ‘Sacrifice’ here is misleading, for the offering was without blood. that [R.V. but] there was neither voice … regarded] The change in R.V. follows on the alterations made in the first half of the verse.
The sense then is given more clearly. What is meant to be expressed is, that though they went on the whole day through, yet there was no result of their cries and lacerations. The LXX. omits this clause, and gives instead ‘And Elijah the Tishbite spake to the prophets of the abominations, saying, Stand aside now, and I will offer my burnt offering. And they stood aside and went away.’
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 18:29
And they prophesied - Compare 1 Kings 22:12. The expression seems to be used of any case where there was an utterance of words by persons in a state of religious ecstasy.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:29
29. They prophesied — In the manner described in the last verse. See note on 1 Samuel 18:10. Until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice — Or, until towards the offering. The time is indicated only approximately.
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Have You Ever Felt That God Is Doing Nothing in Your Life? by Carter Conlon | Carter Conlon addresses the feeling of spiritual stagnation, emphasizing that even when it seems God is silent, He is actively working within us. He draws from Isaiah 30, highlight |
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