1 Kings 18:36
And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.
Study Note
Study Note
Elijah's prayer at the time of the evening sacrifice — 'Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word' — frames the Carmel contest as a covenantal demonstration, not a personal power display. The patriarchal invocation anchors the moment in the foundational covenant history, presenting Yahweh's response as faithfulness to his original promises rather than new or arbitrary action. The timing at the evening sacrifice (tamid offering, Exodus 29:39-41) situates the miracle within the rhythm of Israel's regular worship, suggesting that Elijah's prayer is a surrogate for the proper temple cult disrupted by Baal's intrusion. James 5:16-18 cites Elijah as the paradigmatic example that 'the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.'
Other Translations
And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening oblation, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, O Jehovah, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.
And it cometh to pass, at the going up of the <FI>evening-<Fi> present, that Elijah the prophet cometh nigh and saith, `Jehovah, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to-day let it be known that Thou <FI>art<Fi> God in Israel, and I Thy servant, that by Thy word I have done the whole of these things;
Then at the time of the offering, Elijah the prophet came near and said, O Lord, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Israel, let it be seen this day that you are God in Israel, and that I am your servant, and that I have done all these things by your order.
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