1 Kings 18:35
1 Kings 18:35 in Multiple Translations
So the water ran down around the altar and even filled the trench.
And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.
And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.
And the water went all round the altar, till the drain was full.
The water ran down all over the altar and even filled the ditch.
And the water ran round about the altar: and he filled the ditch with water also.
and the water goeth round about the altar, and also, the trench he hath filled with water.
The water ran around the altar; and he also filled the trench with water.
And the water ran around the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.
And the water run round about the altar, and the trench was filled with water.
As a result, the water flowed down below the altar and filled the ditches.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 18:35
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1 Kings 18:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יֵּלְכ֣וּ
הַ/מַּ֔יִם
סָבִ֖יב
לַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חַ
וְ/גַ֥ם
אֶת
הַ/תְּעָלָ֖ה
מִלֵּא
מָֽיִם
וַ/יֵּלְכ֣וּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
הַ/מַּ֔יִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
Art | N-mp
סָבִ֖יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
לַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חַ
mizbêach
H4196
altar
Prep | N-ms
וְ/גַ֥ם
gam
H1571
also
Conj | DirObjM
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/תְּעָלָ֖ה
tᵉʻâlâh
H8585
conduit
Art | N-fs
מִלֵּא
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
מָֽיִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 18:35
וַ/יֵּלְכ֣וּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
הַ/מַּ֔יִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
Art | N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
סָבִ֖יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
לַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חַ
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
Prep | N-ms
An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.
Definition: altar
Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.
וְ/גַ֥ם
gam
H1571
"also"
Conj | DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/תְּעָלָ֖ה
tᵉʻâlâh
H8585
"conduit"
Art | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to healing, like the process of new skin forming over a wound. It can also mean a channel for water, like a conduit or watercourse, and is used in books like Isaiah and Ezekiel. The idea of healing is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: conduit, water course, trench
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: conduit, cured, healing, little river, trench, watercourse. See also: 1 Kings 18:32; Job 38:25; Isaiah 7:3.
מִלֵּא
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
מָֽיִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 18:35
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 18:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 18:35
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:35
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 18:35
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:35
- Sermons on 1 Kings 18:35
Context — Elijah on Mount Carmel
33Next, he arranged the wood, cut up the bull, placed it on the wood,
34and said, “Fill four waterpots and pour the water on the offering and on the wood.” “Do it a second time,” he said, and they did it a second time. “Do it a third time,” he said, and they did it a third time.
35So the water ran down around the altar and even filled the trench.
36At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. 37Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.”Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Kings 18:32 | And with the stones, Elijah built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 18:38 | Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. |
1 Kings 18:35 Summary
In 1 Kings 18:35, Elijah has the people pour water around the altar, which seems like a strange thing to do, but it's actually a test of God's power. By soaking the altar and the surrounding area with water, Elijah is showing that the upcoming fire will be a true miracle from God. This verse reminds us that God is all-powerful and can work in any situation, no matter how impossible it may seem (as seen in Jeremiah 32:17 and Matthew 19:26). By trusting in God, like Elijah did, we can experience His power and provision in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Elijah have the people pour water around the altar in 1 Kings 18:35?
Elijah had the people pour water around the altar to demonstrate God's power and to show that the upcoming fire was a miracle from God, as seen in 1 Kings 18:36-37, where Elijah prays for God to answer him with fire.
What is the significance of the water filling the trench in 1 Kings 18:35?
The water filling the trench in 1 Kings 18:35 signifies the thorough saturation of the altar and the surrounding area, making it even more miraculous when God sends fire to consume the sacrifice, as promised in Leviticus 9:24 and 1 Kings 18:38.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the story in 1 Kings 18?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the story of 1 Kings 18, as it sets the stage for Elijah's prayer and the miraculous fire that consumes the sacrifice, demonstrating God's power and authority, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Hebrews 12:29.
What can we learn from Elijah's actions in 1 Kings 18:35?
We can learn from Elijah's faith and trust in God, as seen in his actions in 1 Kings 18:35, and apply it to our own lives, trusting God to work in our circumstances, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my faith and trust in God, like Elijah did in 1 Kings 18:35?
- How can I apply the principle of 'drenching' my circumstances in prayer, like Elijah did with water, to my own life?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God to work a miracle, like the fire on the altar in 1 Kings 18:38?
- How can I, like Elijah, prepare my heart and mind for a miraculous work of God in my life?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 18:35
And the water ran round about the altar,.... There being such a large effusion of it on it; and he filled the trench also with water; which surrounded the altar, so that it seemed impracticable that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 18:35
And 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: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:35
1 Kings 18:35 And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.Ver. 35. And he filled the trench also with the water.] To the end that all being licked up, the miracle might be the more manifest.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 18:35
35. he filled the trench also] The twelve barrels had not filled the trench, and so more water was added to make it quite full.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:35
35. He filled the trench also — But in that time of terrible drought where could Elijah obtain such an amount of water? Some think from the neighbouring sea; but that was several miles distant from the traditional spot.
Sermons on 1 Kings 18:35
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Then the Fire of the Lord Fell by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon transcript, the preacher emphasizes the need for conviction and the fear of God in our lives. He describes a powerful experience of God's presence during a church se |
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The Indestructible Man (Kansas City) - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the three things that are missing in modern preaching: immensity, intensity, and eternity. He believes that if a sermon does not touch on et |
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Finn-01 Elijah the Prophet by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of seeking philosophical answers and being pursued by God. He emphasizes the power of a word spoken in authority and how it |
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Philosophy of Revival Part 1 by Ralph Sutera | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the ongoing revival happening in their church. They mention how the Holy Spirit is stirring and how believers are surrendering to God while |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 27:6 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | The video is promoting Pastor Chuck Smith's Marriage and Family Bible Study as a helpful resource for families during the holiday season. It highlights the breakdown of the family |
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Coordinators Conf 1974 Pt2 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker describes a scene on Mount Carmel where the people gathered to witness a spectacle between the prophets of Baal and the prophet Elijah. The speaker emph |
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Consuming Fire by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of faith and the challenges he faced in his search for truth. He initially questioned the exclusivity of Christianity and ex |