1 Kings 18:46
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And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of 1 Kings 18:46
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Then the hand of the LORD was on Elijah, and he girded up his loins and outran Ahab to Jezreel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
and the hand of Jehovah was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he made himself strong, and went running before Ahab till they came to Jezreel.
- Basic English Bible
And the hand of Jehovah was upon Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jizreel.
- Darby Bible
And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
- Webster's Bible
The hand of Yahweh was on Elijah; and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
- World English Bible
and the hand of Jehovah hath been on Elijah, and he girdeth up his loins, and runneth before Ahab, till thine entering Jezreel.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 18:46
18:46 The hand, &c. - God gave him more than natural strength, wherebyhe was enabled to outrun Ahab's chariot, for so many miles together.He girded, &c. - That his garments, which were long, might not hinder him.Ran before Ahab - To shew how ready he was to honour and serve the king,that by this humble and self - denying carriage, it might appear, what hehad done was not from envy or passion, but only from a just zeal for God'sglory: that by his presence with the king and his courtiers, he mightanimate and oblige them to proceed in the reformation of religion: and, todemonstrate, that he was neither ashamed of, nor afraid for what he haddone, but durst venture himself in the midst of his enemies.
Carol's comment on 2013-05-22 09:21:40:
By strength shall no man prevail. Man's strength is limiting but with God, all things are possible. A day of favour from God is more than a thousand years of man's labour! I receive grace for uncommon speed in Jesus' name!
samuel kusi's comment on 2013-01-09 09:16:21:
Those who depend on the Lord gain more and more strength. If you are to Jesus in life people may go ahead of you, but in his time you will overtake them.
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