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Summary

And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?

Bible References

He wrapped his face

1 Kings 18:42
So Ahab went on up to eat and drink, while Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel. He bent down toward the ground and put his face between his knees.
Exodus 3:5
God said, "Do not approach any closer! Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground."
Exodus 33:23
Then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back, but my face must not be seen."
Isaiah 6:2
Seraphs stood over him; each one had six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and they used the remaining two to fly.

What doest

1 Kings 19:9
He went into a cave there and spent the night. All of a sudden the Lord spoke to him, "Why are you here, Elijah?"
Genesis 16:8
He said, "Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you going?" She replied, "I'm running away from my mistress, Sarai."
John 21:15
Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these do?" He replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you." Jesus told him, "Feed my lambs."

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