Parallel Verses
Amplified
Elijah said, “As the Lord of hosts (armies) lives, before whom I stand, I will certainly show myself to Ahab today.”
New American Standard Bible
Elijah said, “
King James Version
And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.
Holman Bible
Then Elijah said, “As the Lord of Hosts lives,
International Standard Version
But Elijah promised him, "As the LORD of the Heavenly Armies lives, in whose presence I stand, I will appear to Ahab today."
A Conservative Version
And Elijah said, As LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.
American Standard Version
And Elijah said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself unto him to-day.
Bible in Basic English
And Elijah said, By the life of the Lord of armies, whose servant I am, I will certainly let him see me today.
Darby Translation
And Elijah said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will certainly shew myself to him to-day.
Julia Smith Translation
And Elijah will say to him, Jehovah of armies lives whom I stand before him that this day, I will be seen to him.
King James 2000
And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself unto him today.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Elijah said, "{As Yahweh of hosts lives}, before whom I stand, I will certainly show myself to him today."
Modern King James verseion
And Elijah said, As Jehovah of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely be seen by him today.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then Elijah said, "As truly as the LORD of Hosts liveth, before whom I stand: I will show myself unto him this day."
NET Bible
But Elijah said, "As certainly as the Lord who rules over all lives (whom I serve), I will make an appearance before him today."
New Heart English Bible
Elijah said, "As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely present myself to him today."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said Elijah - By the life of Yahweh of hosts, before whom I stand, to-day, will I show myself unto him.
Webster
And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him to-day.
World English Bible
Elijah said, "As Yahweh of Armies lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today."
Youngs Literal Translation
And Elijah saith, 'Jehovah of Hosts liveth, before whom I have stood, surely to-day I appear unto him.'
Themes
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Elijah
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Interlinear
Paniym
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 18:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
War Between Elijah And The Prophets Of Baal
14 And now you are saying, ‘Go, tell your master, “Elijah is here”’; and he will kill me.” 15 Elijah said, “As the Lord of hosts (armies) lives, before whom I stand, I will certainly show myself to Ahab today.” 16 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him; and Ahab went to meet Elijah.
Cross References
1 Kings 17:1
Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.”
1 Kings 18:10
As the Lord your God lives, there is no nation or kingdom where my master has not sent messengers to seek you; and when they said, ‘He is not here,’ Ahab made the kingdom or nation swear that they had not found you.
Genesis 2:1
So the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts (inhabitants).
Deuteronomy 1:38
Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall enter there. Encourage and strengthen him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.
Deuteronomy 4:19
And beware that you do not raise your eyes toward heaven and see the sun and the moon and the stars, all the host of heaven, and let yourselves be led astray and worship them and serve them, [mere created bodies] which the Lord your God has allotted to [serve and benefit] all the peoples under the whole heaven.
Job 25:3
“Is there any number to His [vast celestial] armies?
And upon whom does His light not rise?
Psalm 24:8-10
Who is the King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty,
The Lord mighty in battle.
Psalm 103:21
Bless the Lord, all you His hosts,
You who serve Him and do His will.
Psalm 148:2-3
Praise Him, all His angels;
Praise Him, all His hosts (armies)!
Isaiah 6:3
And one called out to another, saying,
The whole earth is filled with His glory.”
Isaiah 51:7-8
“Listen to Me, you who know righteousness (right standing with God),
The people in whose heart is My law and instruction;
Do not fear the reproach and taunting of man,
Nor be distressed at their reviling.
Jeremiah 8:2
They will [carelessly scatter and] spread them out before the sun and the moon and all the host of heaven, which the dead have loved and which they have served, and which they have walked after and which they have sought, and which they have worshiped. They will not be gathered or be buried; they will be like
Luke 1:19
The angel replied and said to him, “I am Gabriel; I stand and minister in the [very] presence of God, and I have been sent [by Him] to speak to you and to bring you this good news.
Luke 2:13-14
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host (angelic army) praising God and saying,
Hebrews 6:16-17
Indeed men swear [an oath] by