Parallel Verses

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."

New American Standard Bible

Elijah said, “As the Lord of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.”

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, before whom I stand, today I will present myself to Ahab.”

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.

Amplified

Elijah said, “As the Lord of hosts (armies) lives, before whom I stand, I will certainly show myself to Ahab today.”

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.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And Elijah
אליּהוּ אליּה 
'Eliyah 
Usage: 71

As the Lord

Usage: 0

of hosts
צבאה צבא 
Tsaba' 
Usage: 483

חי 
Chay 
Usage: 502

פּנים 
Paniym 
Usage: 2119

I will surely shew
ראה 
Ra'ah 
Usage: 1308

References

Hastings

Morish

Smith

Context Readings

War Between Elijah And The Prophets Of Baal

14 Now you're saying, "Go tell your master, "Elijah's here!"' He's sure to kill me!" 15 But Elijah promised him, "As the LORD of the Heavenly Armies lives, in whose presence I stand, I will appear to Ahab today." 16 So Obadiah went out to meet Ahab and reported to him. Then Ahab went to meet Elijah.


Cross References

1 Kings 17:1

Elijah the foreigner, who was an alien resident from Gilead, told Ahab, "As the LORD God of Israel lives, in whose presence I'm standing, there will be neither dew nor rain these next several years, except when I say so."

1 Kings 18:10

As surely as the LORD your God lives, there isn't a nation or kingdom where my master hasn't tried to find you. Whenever they would say "He isn't here,' he forced that kingdom or nation to swear that they hadn't seen you.

Genesis 2:1

With this the heavens and the earth were completed, including all of their vast array.

Deuteronomy 1:38

However, Nun's son Joshua, your assistant, will go there. Encourage him, for he will cause Israel to take possession of it.

Deuteronomy 4:19

Do not gaze toward the heavens and observe the sun, the moon, the stars the entire array of the sky with the intent to worship and serve what the LORD your God gave every nation.

Job 25:3

Is there any limit to his armies? On whom does his light not shine?

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 his heavenly armies, his ministers who do his will.

Psalm 148:2-3

Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his armies!

Isaiah 6:3

They kept on calling to each other: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of the Heavenly Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory!"

Isaiah 51:7-8

Listen to me, you who know righteousness, you people who have my instruction in their hearts. Don't fear the insults of mortals, and don't be dismayed at their hateful words.

Jeremiah 8:2

They'll be spread out to the sun, the moon, and all the stars of the heavens, which they loved and served, and which they followed, consulted, and worshipped. Their bones won't be collected, nor will they be buried. They'll be like dung on the surface of the ground.

Luke 1:19

The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. I have been sent to speak to you and to announce this good news to you.

Luke 2:13-14

Suddenly, a multitude of the Heavenly Army appeared with the angel, praising God by saying,

Hebrews 6:16-17

For people swear by someone greater than themselves, and an oath given as confirmation puts an end to all argument.

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