Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
So with the stones he built an altar in
King James Version
And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed.
Holman Bible
and he built an altar
International Standard Version
So Elijah used the stones to build an altar to the name of the LORD. But then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two measures of seed.
A Conservative Version
And with the stones he built an altar in the name of LORD. And he made a trench around the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed.
American Standard Version
And with the stones he built an altar in the name of Jehovah; and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed.
Amplified
So with the stones Elijah built an altar in the name of the Lord. He made a trench around the altar large enough to hold
Bible in Basic English
And with the stones he made an altar to the name of the Lord; and he made a deep drain all round the altar, great enough to take two measures of seed.
Darby Translation
and with the stones he built an altar in the name of Jehovah, and made a trench round about the altar, of the capacity of two measures of seed;
Julia Smith Translation
And he will build with the stones an altar in the name of Jehovah: and he will make a channel, rolling up two measures of seed, round about the altar.
King James 2000
And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made a trench around the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed.
Lexham Expanded Bible
With them, he built an altar in the name of Yahweh, and he made a trench {which would have held} about two seahs of seed, all around the altar.
Modern King James verseion
And with stones he built an altar in the name of Jehovah. And he made a trench around the altar big enough to contain two measures of seed.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And with the stones he made an altar in the name of the LORD. And he made a gutter round about the altar, able to receive two pecks of corn.
NET Bible
With the stones he constructed an altar for the Lord. Around the altar he made a trench large enough to contain two seahs of seed.
New Heart English Bible
And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD. And he made a trench around the altar, large enough to contain two seahs of seed.
The Emphasized Bible
and built, with the stones, an altar, in the name of Yahweh, - and he made a trench, as large as would contain two measures of seed, round about the altar;
Webster
And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed.
World English Bible
With the stones he built an altar in the name of Yahweh. He made a trench around the altar, large enough to contain two measures of seed.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he buildeth with the stones an altar, in the name of Jehovah, and maketh a trench, as about the space of two measures of seed, round about the altar.
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 » A fearless reformer
Faith » Instances of » Elijah, in his controversy with the priest of baal
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Measure » A seah, about a peck and a half
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 18:32
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elijah And The Prophets Of Baal On Mount Carmel
31
Elijah took twelve stones, the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom Jehovah said: Israel will be your name.
32 So with the stones he built an altar in
Cross References
Colossians 3:17
Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. Give thanks to God the Father through him.
Exodus 20:24-25
Make an altar of earth for me. Sacrifice your sheep and your cattle as offerings to be completely burned and as peace offerings. In every place that I set-aside for you to worship me, I will come to you and bless you.
Judges 6:26
Build a well-constructed altar to Jehovah your God on top of this mound. Take the second bull and burn it as a whole offering. Cut down the symbol of Asherah and use it for firewood.
Judges 21:4
The next morning the people got up early and built an altar there. They offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.
1 Samuel 7:9
Samuel killed a young lamb and burned it whole as a sacrifice to Jehovah. Then he prayed to Jehovah to help Israel. Jehovah answered his prayer.
1 Samuel 7:17
Then he returned home to Ramah where he judged Israel. And in Ramah he built an altar to Jehovah.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do everything to the glory of God.