Parallel Verses
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.
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.'
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
So how can you order me to go and tell the king that you are here? He will kill me!
15 Elijah said, “
Cross References
1 Kings 17:1
Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab: By the living Jehovah, the God of Israel, whose servant I am, there will be no dew or rain in these years, but only at my word.
1 Kings 18:10
By the life of Jehovah your God, there is not a nation or kingdom where my lord has not sent in search of you. When they said: He is not here; he made them take an oath that they had not seen you.
Genesis 2:1
The heavens and the earth and their immense arrangement were completed.
Deuteronomy 1:38
Your assistant Joshua son of Nun will go there. He will lead the people into the land. Encourage him to go there.
Deuteronomy 4:19
Do not be tempted to bow down and worship the sun or moon or stars (the host or army of the heavens). Jehovah put them there a heritage for all the people under the heavens.
Job 25:3
Can his forces be numbered? Upon whom does his light not rise?
Psalm 24:8-10
Who is this king of glory? Jehovah, strong and mighty! Jehovah, powerful in battle!
Psalm 103:21
Bless Jehovah all his hosts. Bless Jehovah you ministers of his who do his will.
Psalm 148:2-3
Praise him, all his angels. Praise him, his entire heavenly army.
Isaiah 6:3
They called to one another: Holy, holy, holy is Jehovah of Hosts. All the earth is full of his glory.
Isaiah 51:7-8
Hear me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your hearts. Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults.
Jeremiah 8:2
They will be spread out and exposed to the sun, the moon, and all the stars in the sky. These are the things that they had loved, served, gone after, sought, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered or buried, but they will become manure on the ground.
Luke 1:19
The angel answered: I am Gabriel, whose place is before God. I have been sent to give you this good news.
Luke 2:13-14
Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly hosts praising God, and saying:
Hebrews 6:16-17
Men swear by someone greater then themselves: and an oath for confirmation to them puts an end to the problem.