1 Kings 18:15 “Then Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I…”

1 Kings 18:15

Then Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will present myself to Ahab today.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

Elijah said, “As the LORD of Armies 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.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Eliiah said, As the Lord of hostes liueth, before whome I stand, I will surely shewe my selfe vnto him this day.

Darby Translation

And Elijah said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will certainly shew myself to him to-day.

Young's Literal Translation

And Elijah saith, 'Jehovah of Hosts liveth, before whom I have stood, surely to-day I appear unto him.'

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.

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Cross references

“As the Lord”

1 Kings 18:10 Hebrews 6:16 Hebrews 6:17

1 Kings 18:10 · BSB

As surely as the LORD your God lives, there is no nation or kingdom where my lord has not sent someone to search for you. When they said, ‘He is not here,’ he made that kingdom or nation swear that they had not found you…

Hebrews 6:16 · BSB

Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.

Hebrews 6:17 · BSB

So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.

“of hosts liveth”

Genesis 2:1 Deuteronomy 4:19 Job 25:3 Psalm 24:8–10 Psalm 103:21 Isaiah 6:3

Genesis 2:1 · BSB

Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.

Deuteronomy 4:19 · BSB

When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.

Job 25:3 · BSB

Can His troops be numbered? On whom does His light not rise?

Psalm 24:8–10 · BSB

Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

Psalm 103:21 · BSB

Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.

Isaiah 6:3 · BSB

And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

“before whom I”

1 Kings 17:1 Deuteronomy 1:38 Luke 1:19

1 Kings 17:1 · BSB

Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!”

Deuteronomy 1:38 · BSB

Joshua son of Nun, who stands before you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit the land.

Luke 1:19 · BSB

“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

“I will surely”

Isaiah 51:7 Isaiah 51:8

Isaiah 51:7 · BSB

Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.

Isaiah 51:8 · BSB

For the moth will devour them like a garment, and the worm will eat them like wool. But My righteousness will last forever, My salvation through all generations.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14And now you say, ‘Go tell your lord that Elijah is here!’ He will kill me!”

16So Obadiah went to inform Ahab, who went to meet Elijah.

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