열왕기상 18:36-46 KRV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 18:44

There ariseth a little cloud out of the sea , like a man ' s hand . - איש ככף kechaph ish , like the hollow of a man's hand. In the form of the hand bent, the concave side downmost. I have witnessed a resemblance of this kind at sea previously to a violent storm, a little cloud the size of a man's hand first appearing, and this increasing in size and density every moment, till at last it covered the whole heavens, and then burst forth with incredible fury. Mr.... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 18:46

Ran before Ahab - Many think that Elijah ran before the king in order to do him honor; and much learned labor has been spent on this passage in order to show that Elijah had put himself at the head of a company of chanters who ran before the king reciting his praises, or the praises of God; a custom which still exists in Arabian countries! I believe all these entirely mistake the writer's meaning: Ahab yoked his chariot, and made all speed to Jezreel. The hand of the Lord, or, as the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:1-46

Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. Elijah is now prepared for his work. He who had sent him into the desert now commands him to enter into open conflict with idolatry. God makes His will known to him in two ways. I. BY AN INWARD IMPULSE . II. THROUGH HIS MEETING WITH THE YOUNG OBADIAH , the protector of the prophets, and the faithful servant of God in the midst of the impure court of Ahab. Let it be ours to seek such a twofold assurance of the will of God. Let... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:21-40

Israel's Conversion. It has been remarked elsewhere that in the history of the Israelitish people we may see pourtrayed the trials and experiences of a Christian soul. And not only is that true of this history as a whole, but it also holds good of various periods of that history, of various crises in the nation's life. It holds good of that great crisis recorded in this chapter. For from the conversion of Israel on the day of Carmel, we may gather some lessons as to the true doctrine of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:21-40

The God that answereth by fire. I. ISRAEL 'S SIN ( 1 Kings 18:21 ). 1 . Its nature : indecision, a want of whole-hearted devotion; "How long halt ye?" etc. They tried to combine both worships, bowing before Jehovah in secret, and publicly before Baal in the assemblies commanded by the court. There are two who contend today for our devotion and service—the world and God ( 1 John 2:15 ). The world has its rewards and demands; God has His. 2 . Its folly . Both cannot... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:36

And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice [see note on 1 Kings 18:29 ], that Elijah the prophet [this designation of Elijah is unusual. Cf. Malachi 4:5 . Elsewhere he is "the Tishbite," or the "man of God"] came near, and said, Lord [Heb. Jehovah . Not only does the sacred name stand at the head of his prayer, it is also mentioned thrice ( LXX . four times)] God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel [Two things are to be noticed here: first, that this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:36-40

The Triumph. While Elijah completed his preparations for offering up his sacrifice, the prophets of Baal, who had failed to vindicate their religion, were hoping that the servant of Jehovah likewise might fail. It was matter of history that Jehovah had answered by fire. (See Genesis 4:5 ; Le Genesis 9:24 ; 6:21 ; 1 Chronicles 21:26 .) About a century before this that fire came from heaven which was still kept burning upon the altar at Jerusalem ( 2 Chronicles 7:1 ). But Carmel is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:37

Hear me, O Lord [ Jehovah ] , hear me [or answer me ; same word as in 1 Kings 18:24 , 1 Kings 18:26 , and 1 Kings 18:29 ], that this people may know that thou art the Lord God [Rather, "that thou, Jehovah, art the God ." Same expression as in 1 Kings 18:24 , "let him be the God"], and that thou hast turned their heart back again. [Cf. Malachi 4:5 , Malachi 4:6 : "He "Elijah the prophet") shall turn the heart of the fathers," etc. He speaks as if the miracle... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:38

Then the fire of the Lord [ Jehovah . Not lightning, but supernatural light and heat emanating from God Himself. Cf. Le 1 Kings 9:24 ; 1 Chronicles 21:26 ; 2 Chronicles 7:1 ; Hebrews 12:29 ] fell, and consumed [Heb. ate up, devoured ] the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones [ in calcem redigit, Cler.], and the dust [Bähr translates die Erde, and understands this to be the earth with which the altar of twelve stones had been packed. Similarly Rawlinson. But... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:39

And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces [As in Le 1 Kings 9:24 ; 2 Chronicles 7:3 ; cf. Numbers 22:31 ; Joshua 5:14 ; Revelation 11:16 . They recognized in the fire, that is to say, the token of the Divine Presence]: and they said, The Lord [ Jehovah . The connexion of this verse with the three verses preceding is obscured by our translation], he is the God; the Lord, he is the God. [The echo of verse 24. The Hebrew words are the same. Stanley remarks that... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 18:44

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 18:46

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:1-46

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:21-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:21-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:36

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:36-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:37

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:38

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:39

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