1 Kings 18:8
1 Kings 18:8 in Multiple Translations
“It is I,” he answered. “Go tell your master, ‘Elijah is here!’”
And he answered him, I am: go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here.
And he answered him, It is I: go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here.
And Elijah in answer said, It is I; now go and say to your lord, Elijah is here.
“It's me,” Elijah replied. “Go and tell your master, ‘Elijah is here.’”
And he answered him, Yea, goe tell thy lord, Behold, Eliiah is here.
And he saith to him, 'I [am]; go, say to thy lord, Lo, Elijah.'
He answered him, “It is I. Go, tell your lord, ‘Behold, Elijah is here!’”
And he answered him, I am : go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here .
And he answered: I am. Go, and tell thy master: Elias is here.
Elijah replied, “Yes. Now go and tell Ahab, your master, that I am here.”
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 18:8
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1 Kings 18:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ל֖/וֹ
אָ֑נִי
לֵ֛ךְ
אֱמֹ֥ר
לַ/אדֹנֶ֖י/ךָ
הִנֵּ֥ה
אֵלִיָּֽהוּ
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אָ֑נִי
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
לֵ֛ךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
אֱמֹ֥ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
לַ/אדֹנֶ֖י/ךָ
ʼâdôwn
H113
lord
Prep | N-mp | Suff
הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
אֵלִיָּֽהוּ
ʼÊlîyâh
H452
Elijah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 18:8
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אָ֑נִי
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
לֵ֛ךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
אֱמֹ֥ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לַ/אדֹנֶ֖י/ךָ
ʼâdôwn
H113
"lord"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word ʼâdôwn refers to a lord or master, and can be used to describe human leaders or God. It emphasizes the person's power and control over others or things, and is often translated as lord or master.
Definition: 1) firm, strong, lord, master 1a) lord, master 1a1) reference to men 1a1a) superintendent of household, of affairs 1a1b) master 1a1c) king 1a2) reference to God 1a2a) the Lord God 1a2b) Lord of the whole earth 1b) lords, kings 1b1) reference to men 1b1a) proprietor of hill of Samaria 1b1b) master 1b1c) husband 1b1d) prophet 1b1e) governor 1b1f) prince 1b1g) king 1b2) reference to God 1b2a) Lord of lords (probably = "thy husband, Yahweh") 1c) my lord, my master 1c1) reference to men 1c1a) master 1c1b) husband 1c1c) prophet 1c1d) prince 1c1e) king 1c1f) father 1c1g) Moses 1c1h) priest 1c1i) theophanic angel 1c1j) captain 1c1k) general recognition of superiority 1c2) reference to God 1c2a) my Lord, my Lord and my God 1c2b) Adonai (parallel with Yahweh)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. See also: Genesis 18:3; 1 Samuel 25:30; 2 Kings 6:5.
הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
אֵלִיָּֽהוּ
ʼÊlîyâh
H452
"Elijah"
N-proper
Elijah means my God is Jehovah, referring to the famous prophet who lived during King Ahab's reign. He is also the name of two other Israelites mentioned in the Bible. Elijah is known for his bravery and faith in God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.26 § Elijah or Eliah = "my God is Jehovah" or "Yah(u) is God" 1) the great prophet of the reign of Ahab 2) Benjamite son of Jeroham 3) a son of Elam with foreign wife during exile 4) a son of Harim, and priest, with foreign wife during exile
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Elijah, Eliah. See also: 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 19:19; Malachi 3:23.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 18:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- 1 Kings 18:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 18:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 18:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:8
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:8
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 18:8
- Sermons on 1 Kings 18:8
Context — Elijah’s Message to Ahab
6So they divided the land to explore. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself.
7Now as Obadiah went on his way, Elijah suddenly met him. When Obadiah recognized him, he fell facedown and said, “Is it you, my lord Elijah?”
8“It is I,” he answered. “Go tell your master, ‘Elijah is here!’”
9But Obadiah replied, “How have I sinned, that you are handing your servant over to Ahab to put me to death? 10As 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 13:7 | Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 18:3 | and Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Now Obadiah greatly feared the LORD, |
| 3 | 1 Peter 2:17–18 | Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable. |
1 Kings 18:8 Summary
In 1 Kings 18:8, Elijah tells Obadiah to inform King Ahab that he has arrived, which shows Elijah's confidence and trust in God's plan. This verse teaches us that we should also trust in God's sovereignty and provision, just as it is written in Jeremiah 29:11, 'For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' Elijah's courage and obedience are an example to us, and we can apply this to our own lives by being bold in our faith and trusting in God's goodness, as seen in Romans 8:28, 'And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Elijah's response to Obadiah in 1 Kings 18:8?
Elijah's response, 'It is I,' signifies his boldness and confidence in his mission, as seen in other scriptures like Isaiah 45:19, where God says, 'I have not spoken in secret, from somewhere in a land of darkness; I did not say to the offspring of Jacob, “Seek me in vain.”'
Why did Elijah instruct Obadiah to tell Ahab that he was present?
Elijah instructed Obadiah to inform Ahab of his presence because it was time for the prophet to confront the king about his idolatry, as mentioned in 1 Kings 21:25-26, where it is written that Ahab sold himself to do evil in the sight of the Lord.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Kings 18?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the chapter, as it sets the stage for the confrontation between Elijah and Ahab, and ultimately, the demonstration of God's power on Mount Carmel, as described in 1 Kings 18:20-40.
What can we learn from Elijah's courage in this verse?
Elijah's courage in the face of potential danger, as seen in 1 Kings 18:8, teaches us to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, just as it is written in Psalm 23:4, 'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate boldness and confidence in my faith, just like Elijah did in this verse?
- How can I apply the lesson of trusting in God's sovereignty and provision to my own life, especially in times of uncertainty or fear?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be courageous and stand up for what is right, even if it is difficult or unpopular?
- How can I use my words and actions to point others to God, just as Elijah instructed Obadiah to tell Ahab that he was present?
- What can I learn from Elijah's example about the importance of obedience and following God's instructions, even when it is challenging?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 18:8
And he answered him, I am,.... He did not desire to be concealed, his orders were to show and make himself known to Ahab, and Obadiah was one of his domestic servants: go tell thy lord, behold,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 18:8
And he answered him, I am: go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:8
Tell thy lord, Ahab; whom, though a very wicked man, he owns for Obadiah’ s lord and king; thereby instructing him that he did well in owning him as such, and that the wickedness of kings doth not exempt their subjects from obedience to their lawful commands.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:8
1 Kings 18:8 And he answered him, I [am]: go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah [is here].Ver. 8. Behold, Elijah is here.] Not ashamed to show my face; but of his mind who said, Malo miserandum quam erubescendum. Memorable was that speech of John Frith to the archbishop’ s men that would have let him go and shift for himself; If you should both leave me here, and go to Croyden, declaring to the bishops that you had lost Frith, I would surely follow as fast after as I might, and bring them news that I had found and brought Frith again. Do you think that I am afraid to declare mine opinion to the bishops of England in a manifest truth? Act. and Mon., 1927.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 18:8
8. I am] R.V. It is I. To correspond with the change in the preceding verse. tell thy lord] It would be news of great interest to the king of Israel, as is clearly shewn by the efforts which he had already made to find Elijah.
Sermons on 1 Kings 18:8
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God's Truth: Rebellion and Patriotism by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses five qualities that are best developed in a nation during times of struggle: submission, goodness, respect, commitment, and prayer. He emphasi |
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1 Peter 2:7 by John Gill | John Gill expounds on 1 Peter 2:7, emphasizing that true believers are those who recognize their lost state and see Christ as their only Savior. He describes how Christ is precious |
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Fraud Exposed and Condemned by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the importance of conducting fair and upright business transactions as a reflection of true religion. He emphasizes the need for individuals to be gove |
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Have You Paid This Debt? by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes that debts extend beyond financial obligations, highlighting the importance of honoring and respecting others as lifelong debts we owe. He discusses the respo |
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Homily 19 on Ephesians by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of walking wisely in a world filled with evil, emphasizing the need to understand the will of the Lord and to redeem the time. He highlig |
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Fraud Exposed and Condemned. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the importance of conducting fair and upright business transactions as a reflection of true religion. He emphasizes the need for individuals to be gove |
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Homily 70 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the Pharisees' attempt to entangle Jesus in His words, highlighting their wicked intentions and hidden craftiness. Despite their flattery and deceitf |