Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Right then the LORD's fire fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, the dust, and even the water that was in the trench!
New American Standard Bible
Then the
King James Version
Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
Holman Bible
Then Yahweh’s fire fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water that was in the trench.
A Conservative Version
Then the fire of LORD fell, and consumed the burnt-offering, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
American Standard Version
Then the fire of Jehovah fell, and consumed the burnt-offering, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
Amplified
Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood, and even the stones and the dust; it also licked up the water in the trench.
Bible in Basic English
Then the fire of the Lord came down, burning up the offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and drinking up the water in the drain.
Darby Translation
And the fire of Jehovah fell, and consumed the burnt-offering, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
Julia Smith Translation
And the fire of Jehovah will fall and will consume the burnt-offering and the woods, and the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the waters which were in the channel.
King James 2000
Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then the fire of Yahweh fell, and it consumed the burnt offering, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust; and the water which [was] in the trench it licked up!
Modern King James verseion
And the fire of Jehovah fell and burned up the burnt sacrifice and the wood, and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And there fell fire from the LORD and consumed the sacrifice and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the gutter.
NET Bible
Then fire from the Lord fell from the sky. It consumed the offering, the wood, the stones, and the dirt, and licked up the water in the trench.
New Heart English Bible
Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt offering, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
The Emphasized Bible
Then fell fire from Yahweh, and consumed the ascending-sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, - even the water that was in the trench, it licked up.
Webster
Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt-sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
World English Bible
Then the fire of Yahweh fell, and consumed the burnt offering, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
Youngs Literal Translation
And there falleth a fire of Jehovah, and consumeth the burnt-offering, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and the water that is in the trench it hath licked up.
Themes
Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » Mighty in prayer
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes fire to consume the sacrifice
Elijah » Miracles of » Sacrifice consumed by fire
Faith » Instances of » Elijah, in his controversy with the priest of baal
Fire » Miraculous » Consumed the sacrifice of elijah
Fire » Miracles connected with » Elijah's sacrifice
High places » A term used to describe places of worship
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Of elijah » Sacrifice consumed by fire
Miracles » Catalogue of » Fire on the sacrifices » Of elijah
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Sacrifice consumed by fire
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Elijah
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, calling for fire to come down upon his sacrifice
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
Sacrifices » Often consumed by fire from heaven
Sacrifices » Different kinds of » Burnt offering wholly consumed by fire
Water » Miracles connected with » Consumed by fire from heaven
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 18:38
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elijah And The Prophets Of Baal On Mount Carmel
37 Answer me, LORD! Answer me so that this people may know that you, LORD, are God, and that you are turning back their hearts again." 38 Right then the LORD's fire fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, the dust, and even the water that was in the trench! 39 When all the people saw what had happened, they fell flat on their faces and cried out "The LORD is God! The LORD is God!"
Names
Cross References
Leviticus 9:24
A fire came down from the LORD's presence and consumed the burnt offering on the altar as well as the fat. When the people saw it, they shouted and fell on their faces.
Judges 6:21
The angel of the LORD extended the tip of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and unleavened bread. Fire broke out from inside the boulder, consuming the meat and unleavened bread. Then the angel of the LORD vanished in front of him.
1 Chronicles 21:26
built an altar to the LORD there, and presented burnt offerings and peace offerings. He called out to the LORD, and he answered him from heaven with fire on the altar of burnt offerings.
2 Chronicles 7:1
As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire descended from heaven and burned up the burnt offerings and sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the Temple.
Job 1:16
While this messenger was still speaking, another came and announced, "A lightning storm struck and incinerated the flock and the servants while they were eating. I alone escaped to tell you!"
Genesis 15:17
When the sun had fully set and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a fiery torch passed between the animal pieces.
Leviticus 10:2
As a result, fire came out from the LORD's presence and incinerated them. They died while in the LORD's presence.
1 Kings 18:24
Then you can call on the name of your god, and I'll call on the name of the LORD. Let the God who answers by fire be our God!" "That's a good idea!" all the people shouted.
2 Kings 1:12
Elijah responded to the leader and to his entire company, "So I'm a man of God, am I? If so, may fire fall from heaven and devour you and your 50 soldiers"" Just then, fire fell from heaven and devoured him and his 50 soldiers.
Isaiah 31:9
Their stronghold will vanish by reason of terror, and their commanders will be filled with alarm because of the battle standard," declares the LORD, whose fire is in Zion and whose furnace is in Jerusalem.