1Kgs.18.16

So Obadiah went straight to Ahab and told him. And Ahab went out to meet Elijah.

1Kgs.18.16

So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him, and Ahab went to meet Elijah.

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So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him; and Ahab went to meet Elijah.

1Kgs.18.16

So Obadiah went to tell Ahab that Elijah had come, and Ahab went out to meet him.

1Kgs.18.17

The moment Ahab saw Elijah he said, "So it's you, old troublemaker!"

1Kgs.18.17

When he saw Elijah, he said to him, "Is that you, you troubler of Israel?"

1Kgs.18.17

Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, "Is that you, O troubler of Israel?"

1Kgs.18.17

"So it's you, is it--Israel's troublemaker?" Ahab asked when he saw him.

1Kgs.18.18

"It's not I who has caused trouble in Israel," said Elijah, "but you and your government--you've dumped GOD's ways and commands and run off after the local gods, the Baals.

1Kgs.18.18

"I have not made trouble for Israel," Elijah replied. "But you and your father's family have. You have abandoned the LORD's commands and have followed the Baals.

1Kgs.18.18

And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father's house have, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals.

1Kgs.18.18

"I have made no trouble for Israel," Elijah replied. "You and your family are the troublemakers, for you have refused to obey the commands of the LORD and have worshiped the images of Baal instead.

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Here's what I want you to do: Assemble everyone in Israel at Mount Carmel. And make sure that the special pets of Jezebel, the four hundred and fifty prophets of the local gods, the Baals, and the four hundred prophets of the whore goddess Asherah, are there."

1Kgs.18.19

Now summon the people from all over Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel. And bring the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah, who eat at Jezebel's table."

1Kgs.18.19

Now therefore, send and gather all Israel to me on Mount Carmel, the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal, and the four hundred prophets of Asherah, who eat at Jezebel's table."

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Now bring all the people of Israel to Mount Carmel, with all 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah, who are supported by Jezebel."

1Kgs.18.20

So Ahab summoned everyone in Israel, particularly the prophets, to Mount Carmel.

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So Ahab sent word throughout all Israel and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel.

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So Ahab sent for all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together on Mount Carmel.

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So Ahab summoned all the people and the prophets to Mount Carmel.

1Kgs.18.21

Elijah challenged the people: "How long are you going to sit on the fence? If GOD is the real God, follow him; if it's Baal, follow him. Make up your minds!" Nobody said a word; nobody made a move.

1Kgs.18.21

Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." But the people said nothing.

1Kgs.18.21

And Elijah came to all the people, and said, "How long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him." But the people answered him not a word.

1Kgs.18.21

Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, "How long are you going to waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!" But the people were completely silent.

1Kgs.18.22

Then Elijah said, "I'm the only prophet of GOD left in Israel; and there are four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal.

1Kgs.18.22

Then Elijah said to them, "I am the only one of the LORD's prophets left, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets.

1Kgs.18.22

Then Elijah said to the people, "I alone am left a prophet of the LORD; but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men.

1Kgs.18.22

Then Elijah said to them, "I am the only prophet of the LORD who is left, but Baal has 450 prophets.

1Kgs.18.23

Let the Baal prophets bring up two oxen; let them pick one, butcher it, and lay it out on an altar on firewood--but don't ignite it. I'll take the other ox, cut it up, and lay it on the wood. But neither will I light the fire.

1Kgs.18.23

Get two bulls for us. Let them choose one for themselves, and let them cut it into pieces and put it on the wood but not set fire to it. I will prepare the other bull and put it on the wood but not set fire to it.

1Kgs.18.23

Therefore let them give us two bulls; and let them choose one bull for themselves, cut it in pieces, and lay it on the wood, but put no fire under it; and I will prepare the other bull, and lay it on the wood, but put no fire under it.

1Kgs.18.23

Now bring two bulls. The prophets of Baal may choose whichever one they wish and cut it into pieces and lay it on the wood of their altar, but without setting fire to it. I will prepare the other bull and lay it on the wood on the altar, but not set fire to it.

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Then you pray to your gods and I'll pray to GOD. The god who answers with fire will prove to be, in fact, God." All the people agreed: "A good plan--do it!"

1Kgs.18.24

Then you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the LORD. The god who answers by fire-he is God." Then all the people said, "What you say is good."

1Kgs.18.24

Then you call on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD; and the God who answers by fire, He is God." So all the people answered and said, "It is well spoken."

1Kgs.18.24

Then call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the LORD. The god who answers by setting fire to the wood is the true God!" And all the people agreed.

1Kgs.18.25

Elijah told the Baal prophets, "Choose your ox and prepare it. You go first, you're the majority. Then pray to your god, but don't light the fire."

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Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, "Choose one of the bulls and prepare it first, since there are so many of you. Call on the name of your god, but do not light the fire."

1Kgs.18.25

Now Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, "Choose one bull for yourselves and prepare it first, for you are many; and call on the name of your god, but put no fire under it."

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Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, "You go first, for there are many of you. Choose one of the bulls and prepare it and call on the name of your god. But do not set fire to the wood."

1Kgs.18.26

So they took the ox he had given them, prepared it for the altar, then prayed to Baal. They prayed all morning long, "O Baal, answer us!" But nothing happened--not so much as a whisper of breeze. Desperate, they jumped and stomped on the altar they had made.

1Kgs.18.26

So they took the bull given them and prepared it. Then they called on the name of Baal from morning till noon. "O Baal, answer us!" they shouted. But there was no response; no one answered. And they danced around the altar they had made.

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So they took the bull which was given them, and they prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even till noon, saying, "O Baal, hear us!" But there was no voice; no one answered. Then they leaped about the altar which they had made.

1Kgs.18.26

So they prepared one of the bulls and placed it on the altar. Then they called on the name of Baal all morning, shouting, "O Baal, answer us!" But there was no reply of any kind. Then they danced wildly around the altar they had made.

1Kgs.18.27

By noon, Elijah had started making fun of them, taunting, "Call a little louder--he is a god, after all. Maybe he's off meditating somewhere or other, or maybe he's gotten involved in a project, or maybe he's on vacation. You don't suppose he's overslept, do you, and needs to be waked up?"

1Kgs.18.27

At noon Elijah began to taunt them. "Shout louder!" he said. "Surely he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or busy, or traveling. Maybe he is sleeping and must be awakened."

1Kgs.18.27

And so it was, at noon, that Elijah mocked them and said, "Cry aloud, for he is a god; either he is meditating, or he is busy, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened."

1Kgs.18.27

About noontime Elijah began mocking them. "You'll have to shout louder," he scoffed, "for surely he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or he is relieving himself. Or maybe he is away on a trip, or he is asleep and needs to be wakened!"

1Kgs.18.28

They prayed louder and louder, cutting themselves with swords and knives--a ritual common to them--until they were covered with blood.

1Kgs.18.28

So they shouted louder and slashed themselves with swords and spears, as was their custom, until their blood flowed.

1Kgs.18.28

So they cried aloud, and cut themselves, as was their custom, with knives and lances, until the blood gushed out on them.

1Kgs.18.28

So they shouted louder, and following their normal custom, they cut themselves with knives and swords until the blood gushed out.

1Kgs.18.29

This went on until well past noon. They used every religious trick and strategy they knew to make something happen on the altar, but nothing happened--not so much as a whisper, not a flicker of response.

1Kgs.18.29

Midday passed, and they continued their frantic prophesying until the time for the evening sacrifice. But there was no response, no one answered, no one paid attention.

1Kgs.18.29

And when midday was past, they prophesied until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice. But there was no voice; no one answered, no one paid attention.

1Kgs.18.29

They raved all afternoon until the time of the evening sacrifice, but still there was no reply, no voice, no answer.

1Kgs.18.30

Then Elijah told the people, "Enough of that--it's my turn. Gather around." And they gathered. He then put the altar back together for by now it was in ruins.

1Kgs.18.30

Then Elijah said to all the people, "Come here to me." They came to him, and he repaired the altar of the LORD, which was in ruins.

1Kgs.18.30

Then Elijah said to all the people, "Come near to me." So all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was broken down.

1Kgs.18.30

Then Elijah called to the people, "Come over here!" They all crowded around him as he repaired the altar of the LORD that had been torn down.

1Kgs.18.31

Elijah took twelve stones, one for each of the tribes of Jacob, the same Jacob to whom GOD had said, "From now on your name is Israel."

1Kgs.18.31

Elijah took twelve stones, one for each of the tribes descended from Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come, saying, "Your name shall be Israel."

1Kgs.18.31

And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come, saying, "Israel shall be your name."

1Kgs.18.31

He took twelve stones, one to represent each of the tribes of Israel,

1Kgs.18.32

He built the stones into the altar in honor of GOD. Then Elijah dug a fairly wide trench around the altar.

1Kgs.18.32

With the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD, and he dug a trench around it large enough to hold two seahs of seed.

1Kgs.18.32

Then with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD; and he made a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed.

1Kgs.18.32

and he used the stones to rebuild the LORD's altar. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold about three gallons.

1Kgs.18.33

He laid firewood on the altar, cut up the ox, put it on the wood, and said, "Fill four buckets with water and drench both the ox and the firewood."

1Kgs.18.33

He arranged the wood, cut the bull into pieces and laid it on the wood. Then he said to them, "Fill four large jars with water and pour it on the offering and on the wood."

1Kgs.18.33

And he put the wood in order, cut the bull in pieces, and laid it on the wood, and said, "Fill four waterpots with water, and pour it on the burnt sacrifice and on the wood."

1Kgs.18.33

He piled wood on the altar, cut the bull into pieces, and laid the pieces on the wood. Then he said, "Fill four large jars with water, and pour the water over the offering and the wood." After they had done this,

1Kgs.18.34

Then he said, "Do it again," and they did it. Then he said, "Do it a third time,"

1Kgs.18.34

"Do it again," he said, and they did it again. "Do it a third time," he ordered, and they did it the third time.

1Kgs.18.34

Then he said, "Do it a second time," and they did it a second time; and he said, "Do it a third time," and they did it a third time.

1Kgs.18.34

he said, "Do the same thing again!" And when they were finished, he said, "Now do it a third time!" So they did as he said,

1Kgs.18.35

and they did it a third time. The altar was drenched and the trench was filled with water.

1Kgs.18.35

The water ran down around the altar and even filled the trench.

1Kgs.18.35

So the water ran all around the altar; and he also filled the trench with water.

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and the water ran around the altar and even overflowed the trench.

1Kgs.18.36

When it was time for the sacrifice to be offered, Elijah the prophet came up and prayed, "O GOD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, make it known right now that you are God in Israel, that I am your servant, and that I'm doing what I'm doing under your orders.

1Kgs.18.36

At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: "O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command.

1Kgs.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 Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and I am Your servant, and that I have done all these things at Your word.

1Kgs.18.36

At the customary time for offering the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet walked up to the altar and prayed, "O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, prove today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant. Prove that I have done all this at your command.

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Answer me, GOD; O answer me and reveal to this people that you are GOD, the true God, and that you are giving these people another chance at repentance."

1Kgs.18.37

Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so these people will know that you, O LORD, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again."

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Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that You are the LORD God, and that You have turned their hearts back to You again."

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O LORD, answer me! Answer me so these people will know that you, O LORD, are God and that you have brought them back to yourself."

1Kgs.18.38

Immediately the fire of GOD fell and burned up the offering, the wood, the stones, the dirt, and even the water in the trench.

1Kgs.18.38

Then the fire of the LORD fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench.

1Kgs.18.38

Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood and the stones and the dust, and it licked up the water that was in the trench.

1Kgs.18.38

Immediately the fire of the LORD flashed down from heaven and burned up the young bull, the wood, the stones, and the dust. It even licked up all the water in the ditch!

1Kgs.18.39

All the people saw it happen and fell on their faces in awed worship, exclaiming, "GOD is the true God! GOD is the true God!"

1Kgs.18.39

When all the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried, "The LORD -he is God! The LORD -he is God!"

1Kgs.18.39

Now when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, "The LORD, He is God! The LORD, He is God!"

1Kgs.18.39

And when the people saw it, they fell on their faces and cried out, "The LORD is God! The LORD is God!"

1Kgs.18.40

Elijah told them, "Grab the Baal prophets! Don't let one get away!" They grabbed them. Elijah had them taken down to the Brook Kishon and they massacred the lot.

1Kgs.18.40

Then Elijah commanded them, "Seize the prophets of Baal. Don't let anyone get away!" They seized them, and Elijah had them brought down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered there.

1Kgs.18.40

And Elijah said to them, "Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let one of them escape!" So they seized them; and Elijah brought them down to the Brook Kishon and executed them there.

1Kgs.18.40

Then Elijah commanded, "Seize all the prophets of Baal. Don't let a single one escape!" So the people seized them all, and Elijah took them down to the Kishon Valley and killed them there.

1Kgs.18.41

Elijah said to Ahab, "Up on your feet! Eat and drink--celebrate! Rain is on the way; I hear it coming."

1Kgs.18.41

And Elijah said to Ahab, "Go, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain."

1Kgs.18.41

Then Elijah said to Ahab, "Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain."

1Kgs.18.41

Then Elijah said to Ahab, "Go and enjoy a good meal! For I hear a mighty rainstorm coming!"

1Kgs.18.42

Ahab did it: got up and ate and drank. Meanwhile, Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bowed deeply in prayer, his face between his knees.

1Kgs.18.42

So Ahab went off to eat and drink, but Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees.

1Kgs.18.42

So Ahab went up to eat and drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; then he bowed down on the ground, and put his face between his knees,

1Kgs.18.42

So Ahab prepared a feast. But Elijah climbed to the top of Mount Carmel and fell to the ground and prayed.

1Kgs.18.43

Then he said to his young servant, "On your feet now! Look toward the sea." He went, looked, and reported back, "I don't see a thing.Keep looking," said Elijah, "seven times if necessary."

1Kgs.18.43

"Go and look toward the sea," he told his servant. And he went up and looked. "There is nothing there," he said. Seven times Elijah said, "Go back."

1Kgs.18.43

and said to his servant, "Go up now, look toward the sea." So he went up and looked, and said, "There is nothing." And seven times he said, "Go again."

1Kgs.18.43

Then he said to his servant, "Go and look out toward the sea." The servant went and looked, but he returned to Elijah and said, "I didn't see anything." Seven times Elijah told him to go and look, and seven times he went.

1Kgs.18.44

And sure enough, the seventh time he said, "Oh yes, a cloud! But very small, no bigger than someone's hand, rising out of the sea.Quickly then, on your way. Tell Ahab, "Saddle up and get down from the mountain before the rain stops you.'"

1Kgs.18.44

The seventh time the servant reported, "A cloud as small as a man's hand is rising from the sea." So Elijah said, "Go and tell Ahab, 'Hitch up your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.'"

1Kgs.18.44

Then it came to pass the seventh time, that he said, "There is a cloud, as small as a man's hand, rising out of the sea!" So he said, "Go up, say to Ahab, "Prepare your chariot, and go down before the rain stops you."'

1Kgs.18.44

Finally the seventh time, his servant told him, "I saw a little cloud about the size of a hand rising from the sea." Then Elijah shouted, "Hurry to Ahab and tell him, `Climb into your chariot and go back home. If you don't hurry, the rain will stop you!'"

1Kgs.18.45

Things happened fast. The sky grew black with wind-driven clouds, and then a huge cloudburst of rain, with Ahab hightailing it in his chariot for Jezreel.

1Kgs.18.45

Meanwhile, the sky grew black with clouds, the wind rose, a heavy rain came on and Ahab rode off to Jezreel.

1Kgs.18.45

Now it happened in the meantime that the sky became black with clouds and wind, and there was a heavy rain. So Ahab rode away and went to Jezreel.

1Kgs.18.45

And sure enough, the sky was soon black with clouds. A heavy wind brought a terrific rainstorm, and Ahab left quickly for Jezreel.

1Kgs.18.46

And GOD strengthened Elijah mightily. Pulling up his robe and tying it around his waist, Elijah ran in front of Ahab's chariot until they reached Jezreel.

1Kgs.18.46

The power of the LORD came upon Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.

1Kgs.18.46

Then the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah; and he girded up his loins and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

1Kgs.18.46

Now the LORD gave special strength to Elijah. He tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab's chariot all the way to the entrance of Jezreel.

1Kgs.19.1

Ahab reported to Jezebel everything that Elijah had done, including the massacre of the prophets.

1Kgs.19.1

Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.

1Kgs.19.1

And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword.

1Kgs.19.1

When Ahab got home, he told Jezebel what Elijah had done and that he had slaughtered the prophets of Baal.

1Kgs.19.2

Jezebel immediately sent a messenger to Elijah with her threat: "The gods will get you for this and I'll get even with you! By this time tomorrow you'll be as dead as any one of those prophets."

1Kgs.19.2

So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, "May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them."

1Kgs.19.2

Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time."

1Kgs.19.2

So Jezebel sent this message to Elijah: "May the gods also kill me if by this time tomorrow I have failed to take your life like those whom you killed."

1Kgs.19.3

When Elijah saw how things were, he ran for dear life to Beersheba, far in the south of Judah. He left his young servant there

1Kgs.19.3

Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,

1Kgs.19.3

And when he saw that, he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there.

1Kgs.19.3

Elijah was afraid and fled for his life. He went to Beersheba, a town in Judah, and he left his servant there.

1Kgs.19.4

and then went on into the desert another day's journey. He came to a lone broom bush and collapsed in its shade, wanting in the worst way to be done with it all--to just die: "Enough of this, GOD! Take my life--I'm ready to join my ancestors in the grave!"

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while he himself went a day's journey into the desert. He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. "I have had enough, LORD," he said. "Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors."

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But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, "It is enough! Now, LORD, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!"

1Kgs.19.4

Then he went on alone into the desert, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. "I have had enough, LORD," he said. "Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors."

1Kgs.19.5

Exhausted, he fell asleep under the lone broom bush. Suddenly an angel shook him awake and said, "Get up and eat!"

1Kgs.19.5

Then he lay down under the tree and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, "Get up and eat."

1Kgs.19.5

Then as he lay and slept under a broom tree, suddenly an angel touched him, and said to him, "Arise and eat."

1Kgs.19.5

Then he lay down and slept under the broom tree. But as he was sleeping, an angel touched him and told him, "Get up and eat!"

1Kgs.19.6

He looked around and, to his surprise, right by his head were a loaf of bread baked on some coals and a jug of water. He ate the meal and went back to sleep.

1Kgs.19.6

He looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again.

1Kgs.19.6

Then he looked, and there by his head was a cake baked on coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank, and lay down again.

1Kgs.19.6

He looked around and saw some bread baked on hot stones and a jar of water! So he ate and drank and lay down again.

1Kgs.19.7

The angel of GOD came back, shook him awake again, and said, "Get up and eat some more--you've got a long journey ahead of you."

1Kgs.19.7

The angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him and said, "Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you."

1Kgs.19.7

And the angel of the LORD came back the second time, and touched him, and said, "Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you."

1Kgs.19.7

Then the angel of the LORD came again and touched him and said, "Get up and eat some more, for there is a long journey ahead of you."

1Kgs.19.8

He got up, ate and drank his fill, and set out. Nourished by that meal, he walked forty days and nights, all the way to the mountain of God, to Horeb.

1Kgs.19.8

So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God.

1Kgs.19.8

So he arose, and ate and drank; and he went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights as far as Horeb, the mountain of God.

1Kgs.19.8

So he got up and ate and drank, and the food gave him enough strength to travel forty days and forty nights to Mount Sinai, the mountain of God.

1Kgs.19.9

When he got there, he crawled into a cave and went to sleep. Then the word of GOD came to him: "So Elijah, what are you doing here?"

1Kgs.19.9

There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him: "What are you doing here, Elijah?"

1Kgs.19.9

And there he went into a cave, and spent the night in that place; and behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and He said to him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?"

1Kgs.19.9

There he came to a cave, where he spent the night. But the LORD said to him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?"

1Kgs.19.10

"I've been working my heart out for the GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies," said Elijah. "The people of Israel have abandoned your covenant, destroyed the places of worship, and murdered your prophets. I'm the only one left, and now they're trying to kill me."

1Kgs.19.10

He replied, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too."

1Kgs.19.10

So he said, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life."

1Kgs.19.10

Elijah replied, "I have zealously served the LORD God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I alone am left, and now they are trying to kill me, too."

1Kgs.19.11

Then he was told, "Go, stand on the mountain at attention before GOD. GOD will pass by." A hurricane wind ripped through the mountains and shattered the rocks before GOD, but GOD wasn't to be found in the wind; after the wind an earthquake, but GOD wasn't in the earthquake;

1Kgs.19.11

The LORD said, "Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by." Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake.

1Kgs.19.11

Then He said, "Go out, and stand on the mountain before the LORD." And behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake;

1Kgs.19.11

"Go out and stand before me on the mountain," the LORD told him. And as Elijah stood there, the LORD passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake.

1Kgs.19.12

and after the earthquake fire, but GOD wasn't in the fire; and after the fire a gentle and quiet whisper.

1Kgs.19.12

After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.

1Kgs.19.12

and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.

1Kgs.19.12

And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper.

1Kgs.19.13

When Elijah heard the quiet voice, he muffled his face with his great cloak, went to the mouth of the cave, and stood there. A quiet voice asked, "So Elijah, now tell me, what are you doing here?"

1Kgs.19.13

When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?"

1Kgs.19.13

So it was, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, "What are you doing here, Elijah?"

1Kgs.19.13

When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And a voice said, "What are you doing here, Elijah?"

1Kgs.19.14

Elijah said it again, "I've been working my heart out for GOD, the GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies, because the people of Israel have abandoned your covenant, destroyed your places of worship, and murdered your prophets. I'm the only one left, and now they're trying to kill me."

1Kgs.19.14

He replied, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too."

1Kgs.19.14

And he said, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life."

1Kgs.19.14

He replied again, "I have zealously served the LORD God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I alone am left, and now they are trying to kill me, too."

1Kgs.19.15

GOD said, "Go back the way you came through the desert to Damascus. When you get there anoint Hazael; make him king over Aram.

1Kgs.19.15

The LORD said to him, "Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, anoint Hazael king over Aram.

1Kgs.19.15

Then the LORD said to him: "Go, return on your way to the Wilderness of Damascus; and when you arrive, anoint Hazael as king over Syria.

1Kgs.19.15

Then the LORD told him, "Go back the way you came, and travel to the wilderness of Damascus. When you arrive there, anoint Hazael to be king of Aram.

1Kgs.19.16

Then anoint Jehu son of Nimshi; make him king over Israel. Finally, anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet.

1Kgs.19.16

Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet.

1Kgs.19.16

Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel. And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint as prophet in your place.

1Kgs.19.16

Then anoint Jehu son of Nimshi to be king of Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to replace you as my prophet.

1Kgs.19.17

Anyone who escapes death by Hazael will be killed by Jehu; and anyone who escapes death by Jehu will be killed by Elisha.

1Kgs.19.17

Jehu will put to death any who escape the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death any who escape the sword of Jehu.

1Kgs.19.17

It shall be that whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, Jehu will kill; and whoever escapes the sword of Jehu, Elisha will kill.

1Kgs.19.17

Anyone who escapes from Hazael will be killed by Jehu, and those who escape Jehu will be killed by Elisha!

1Kgs.19.18

Meanwhile, I'm preserving for myself seven thousand souls: the knees that haven't bowed to the god Baal, the mouths that haven't kissed his image."

1Kgs.19.18

Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel-all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and all whose mouths have not kissed him."

1Kgs.19.18

Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him."

1Kgs.19.18

Yet I will preserve seven thousand others in Israel who have never bowed to Baal or kissed him!"

1Kgs.19.19

Elijah went straight out and found Elisha son of Shaphat in a field where there were twelve pairs of yoked oxen at work plowing; Elisha was in charge of the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak over him.

1Kgs.19.19

So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him.

1Kgs.19.19

So he departed from there, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he was with the twelfth. Then Elijah passed by him and threw his mantle on him.

1Kgs.19.19

So Elijah went and found Elisha son of Shaphat plowing a field with a team of oxen. There were eleven teams of oxen ahead of him, and he was plowing with the twelfth team. Elijah went over to him and threw his cloak across his shoulders and walked away again.

1Kgs.19.20

Elisha deserted the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, "Please! Let me kiss my father and mother good-bye--then I'll follow you.Go ahead," said Elijah, "but, mind you, don't forget what I've just done to you."

1Kgs.19.20

Elisha then left his oxen and ran after Elijah. "Let me kiss my father and mother good-by," he said, "and then I will come with you.Go back," Elijah replied. "What have I done to you?"

1Kgs.19.20

And he left the oxen and ran after Elijah, and said, "Please let me kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow you." And he said to him, "Go back again, for what have I done to you?"

1Kgs.19.20

Elisha left the oxen standing there, ran after Elijah, and said to him, "First let me go and kiss my father and mother good-bye, and then I will go with you!" Elijah replied, "Go on back! But consider what I have done to you."

1Kgs.19.21

So Elisha left; he took his yoke of oxen and butchered them. He made a fire with the plow and tackle and then boiled the meat--a true farewell meal for the family. Then he left and followed Elijah, becoming his right-hand man.

1Kgs.19.21

So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his attendant.

1Kgs.19.21

So Elisha turned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen and slaughtered them and boiled their flesh, using the oxen's equipment, and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he arose and followed Elijah, and became his servant.

1Kgs.19.21

Elisha then returned to his oxen, killed them, and used the wood from the plow to build a fire to roast their flesh. He passed around the meat to the other plowmen, and they all ate. Then he went with Elijah as his assistant.

Acts.17.22

So Paul took his stand in the open space at the Areopagus and laid it out for them. "It is plain to see that you Athenians take your religion seriously.

Acts.17.22

Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious.

Acts.17.22

Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious;

Acts.17.22

So Paul, standing before the Council, addressed them as follows: "Men of Athens, I notice that you are very religious,

Acts.17.23

When I arrived here the other day, I was fascinated with all the shrines I came across. And then I found one inscribed, TO THE GOD NOBODY KNOWS. I'm here to introduce you to this God so you can worship intelligently, know who you're dealing with.

Acts.17.23

For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription:|sc TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you.

Acts.17.23

for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you:

Acts.17.23

for as I was walking along I saw your many altars. And one of them had this inscription on it--'To an Unknown God.' You have been worshiping him without knowing who he is, and now I wish to tell you about him.

Acts.17.24

"The God who made the world and everything in it, this Master of sky and land, doesn't live in custom-made shrines

Acts.17.24

"The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands.

Acts.17.24

God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands.

Acts.17.24

"He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since he is Lord of heaven and earth, he doesn't live in man-made temples,

Acts.17.25

or need the human race to run errands for him, as if he couldn't take care of himself. He makes the creatures; the creatures don't make him.

Acts.17.25

And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else.

Acts.17.25

Nor is He worshiped with men's hands, as though He needed anything, since He gives to all life, breath, and all things.

Acts.17.25

and human hands can't serve his needs--for he has no needs. He himself gives life and breath to everything, and he satisfies every need there is.

Acts.17.26

Starting from scratch, he made the entire human race and made the earth hospitable, with plenty of time and space for living

Acts.17.26

From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.

Acts.17.26

And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings,

Acts.17.26

From one man he created all the nations throughout the whole earth. He decided beforehand which should rise and fall, and he determined their boundaries.

Acts.17.27

so we could seek after God, and not just grope around in the dark but actually find him. He doesn't play hide-and-seek with us. He's not remote; he's near.

Acts.17.27

God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.

Acts.17.27

so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;

Acts.17.27

"His purpose in all of this was that the nations should seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him--though he is not far from any one of us.

Acts.17.28

We live and move in him, can't get away from him! One of your poets said it well: "We're the God-created.'

Acts.17.28

'For in him we live and move and have our being.' As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.'

Acts.17.28

for in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, "For we are also His offspring.'

Acts.17.28

For in him we live and move and exist. As one of your own poets says, 'We are his offspring.'

Acts.17.29

Well, if we are the God-created, it doesn't make a lot of sense to think we could hire a sculptor to chisel a god out of stone for us, does it?

Acts.17.29

"Therefore since we are God's offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone--an image made by man's design and skill.

Acts.17.29

Therefore, since we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, something shaped by art and man's devising.

Acts.17.29

And since this is true, we shouldn't think of God as an idol designed by craftsmen from gold or silver or stone.

Acts.17.30

"God overlooks it as long as you don't know any better--but that time is past. The unknown is now known, and he's calling for a radical life-change.

Acts.17.30

In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.

Acts.17.30

Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent,

Acts.17.30

God overlooked people's former ignorance about these things, but now he commands everyone everywhere to turn away from idols and turn to him.

Acts.17.31

He has set a day when the entire human race will be judged and everything set right. And he has already appointed the judge, confirming him before everyone by raising him from the dead."

Acts.17.31

For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead."

Acts.17.31

because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead."

Acts.17.31

For he has set a day for judging the world with justice by the man he has appointed, and he proved to everyone who this is by raising him from the dead."

Acts.17.32

At the phrase "raising him from the dead," the listeners split: Some laughed at him and walked off making jokes; others said, "Let's do this again. We want to hear more."

Acts.17.32

When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered, but others said, "We want to hear you again on this subject."

Acts.17.32

And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, while others said, "We will hear you again on this matter."

Acts.17.32

When they heard Paul speak of the resurrection of a person who had been dead, some laughed, but others said, "We want to hear more about this later."

Acts.17.33

But that was it for the day, and Paul left.

Acts.17.33

At that, Paul left the Council.

Acts.17.33

So Paul departed from among them.

Acts.17.33

That ended Paul's discussion with them,

Acts.17.34

There were still others, it turned out, who were convinced then and there, and stuck with Paul--among them Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris.

Acts.17.34

A few men became followers of Paul and believed. Among them was Dionysius, a member of the Areopagus, also a woman named Damaris, and a number of others.

Acts.17.34

However, some men joined him and believed, among them Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

Acts.17.34

but some joined him and became believers. Among them were Dionysius, a member of the Council, a woman named Damaris, and others.

Acts.18.1

After Athens, Paul went to Corinth.

Acts.18.1

After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.

Acts.18.1

After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth.

Acts.18.1

Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.

Acts.18.2

That is where he discovered Aquila, a Jew born in Pontus, and his wife, Priscilla. They had just arrived from Italy, part of the general expulsion of Jews from Rome ordered by Claudius.

Acts.18.2

There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them,

Acts.18.2

And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them.

Acts.18.2

There he became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. They had been expelled from Italy as a result of Claudius Caesar's order to deport all Jews from Rome.

Acts.18.3

Paul moved in with them, and they worked together at their common trade of tentmaking.

Acts.18.3

and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them.

Acts.18.3

So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers.

Acts.18.3

Paul lived and worked with them, for they were tentmakers just as he was.

Acts.18.4

But every Sabbath he was at the meeting place, doing his best to convince both Jews and Greeks about Jesus.

Acts.18.4

Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks.

Acts.18.4

And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks.

Acts.18.4

Each Sabbath found Paul at the synagogue, trying to convince the Jews and Greeks alike.

Acts.18.5

When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was able to give all his time to preaching and teaching, doing everything he could to persuade the Jews that Jesus was in fact God's Messiah.

Acts.18.5

When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.

Acts.18.5

When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

Acts.18.5

And after Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul spent his full time preaching and testifying to the Jews, telling them, "The Messiah you are looking for is Jesus."

Acts.18.6

But no such luck. All they did was argue contentiously and contradict him at every turn. Totally exasperated, Paul had finally had it with them and gave it up as a bad job. "Have it your way, then," he said. "You've made your bed; now lie in it. From now on I'm spending my time with the other nations."

Acts.18.6

But when the Jews opposed Paul and became abusive, he shook out his clothes in protest and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am clear of my responsibility. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."

Acts.18.6

But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook his garments and said to them, "Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."

Acts.18.6

But when the Jews opposed him and insulted him, Paul shook the dust from his robe and said, "Your blood be upon your own heads--I am innocent. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."

Acts.18.7

He walked out and went to the home of Titius Justus, a God-fearing man who lived right next to the Jews' meeting place.

Acts.18.7

Then Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titius Justus, a worshiper of God.

Acts.18.7

And he departed from there and entered the house of a certain man named Justus, one who worshiped God, whose house was next door to the synagogue.

Acts.18.7

After that he stayed with Titius Justus, a Gentile who worshiped God and lived next door to the synagogue.

Acts.18.8

But Paul's efforts with the Jews weren't a total loss, for Crispus, the meeting-place president, put his trust in the Master. His entire family believed with him. In the course of listening to Paul, a great many Corinthians believed and were baptized.

Acts.18.8

Crispus, the synagogue ruler, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized.

Acts.18.8

Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.

Acts.18.8

Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and all his household believed in the Lord. Many others in Corinth also became believers and were baptized.

Ps.78.17

All they did was sin even more, rebel in the desert against the High God.

Ps.78.17

But they continued to sin against him, rebelling in the desert against the Most High.

Ps.78.17

But they sinned even more against Him By rebelling against the Most High in the wilderness.

Ps.78.17

Yet they kept on with their sin, rebelling against the Most High in the desert.

Ps.78.18

They tried to get their own way with God, clamored for favors, for special attention.

Ps.78.18

They willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they craved.

Ps.78.18

And they tested God in their heart By asking for the food of their fancy.

Ps.78.18

They willfully tested God in their hearts, demanding the foods they craved.

Ps.78.19

They whined like spoiled children, "Why can't God give us a decent meal in this desert?

Ps.78.19

They spoke against God, saying, "Can God spread a table in the desert?

Ps.78.19

Yes, they spoke against God: They said, "Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?

Ps.78.19

They even spoke against God himself, saying, "God can't give us food in the desert.

Ps.78.20

Sure, he struck the rock and the water flowed, creeks cascaded from the rock. But how about some fresh-baked bread? How about a nice cut of meat?"

Ps.78.20

When he struck the rock, water gushed out, and streams flowed abundantly. But can he also give us food? Can he supply meat for his people?"

Ps.78.20

Behold, He struck the rock, So that the waters gushed out, And the streams overflowed. Can He give bread also? Can He provide meat for His people?|"

Ps.78.20

Yes, he can strike a rock so water gushes out, but he can't give his people bread and meat."

Ps.78.21

When GOD heard that, he was furious--his anger flared against Jacob, he lost his temper with Israel.

Ps.78.21

When the LORD heard them, he was very angry; his fire broke out against Jacob, and his wrath rose against Israel,

Ps.78.21

Therefore the LORD heard this and was furious; So a fire was kindled against Jacob, And anger also came up against Israel,

Ps.78.21

When the LORD heard them, he was angry. The fire of his wrath burned against Jacob. Yes, his anger rose against Israel,

Ps.78.22

It was clear they didn't believe God, had no intention of trusting in his help.

Ps.78.22

for they did not believe in God or trust in his deliverance.

Ps.78.22

Because they did not believe in God, And did not trust in His salvation.

Ps.78.22

for they did not believe God or trust him to care for them.

Ps.78.23

But God helped them anyway, commanded the clouds and gave orders that opened the gates of heaven.

Ps.78.23

Yet he gave a command to the skies above and opened the doors of the heavens;

Ps.78.23

Yet He had commanded the clouds above, And opened the doors of heaven,

Ps.78.23

But he commanded the skies to open--he opened the doors of heaven--

Ps.78.24

He rained down showers of manna to eat, he gave them the Bread of Heaven.

Ps.78.24

he rained down manna for the people to eat, he gave them the grain of heaven.

Ps.78.24

Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven.

Ps.78.24

and rained down manna for them to eat. He gave them bread from heaven.

Ps.78.25

They ate the bread of the mighty angels; he sent them all the food they could eat.

Ps.78.25

Men ate the bread of angels; he sent them all the food they could eat.

Ps.78.25

Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.

Ps.78.25

They ate the food of angels! God gave them all they could hold.

Ps.78.26

He let East Wind break loose from the skies, gave a strong push to South Wind.

Ps.78.26

He let loose the east wind from the heavens and led forth the south wind by his power.

Ps.78.26

He caused an east wind to blow in the heavens; And by His power He brought in the south wind.

Ps.78.26

He released the east wind in the heavens and guided the south wind by his mighty power.

Ps.78.27

This time it was birds that rained down--succulent birds, an abundance of birds.

Ps.78.27

He rained meat down on them like dust, flying birds like sand on the seashore.

Ps.78.27

He also rained meat on them like the dust, Feathered fowl like the sand of the seas;

Ps.78.27

He rained down meat as thick as dust--birds as plentiful as the sands along the seashore!

Ps.78.28

He aimed them right for the center of their camp; all round their tents there were birds.

Ps.78.28

He made them come down inside their camp, all around their tents.

Ps.78.28

And He let them fall in the midst of their camp, All around their dwellings.

Ps.78.28

He caused the birds to fall within their camp and all around their tents.

Ps.78.29

They ate and had their fill; he handed them everything they craved on a platter.

Ps.78.29

They ate till they had more than enough, for he had given them what they craved.

Ps.78.29

So they ate and were well filled, For He gave them their own desire.

Ps.78.29

The people ate their fill. He gave them what they wanted.

Ps.78.30

But their greed knew no bounds; they stuffed their mouths with more and more.

Ps.78.30

But before they turned from the food they craved, even while it was still in their mouths,

Ps.78.30

They were not deprived of their craving; But while their food was still in their mouths,

Ps.78.30

But before they finished eating this food they had craved, while the meat was yet in their mouths,

Ps.78.31

Finally, God was fed up, his anger erupted--he cut down their brightest and best, he laid low Israel's finest young men.

Ps.78.31

God's anger rose against them; he put to death the sturdiest among them, cutting down the young men of Israel.

Ps.78.31

The wrath of God came against them, And slew the stoutest of them, And struck down the choice men of Israel.

Ps.78.31

the anger of God rose against them, and he killed their strongest men; he struck down the finest of Israel's young men.