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Answer me so these people will know that you, O LORD, are God and that you have brought them back to yourself.” <a href="/esv/1_kings/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Answer me, O LORD, answer me, that this people may know that you, O LORD, are God, and that you have turned their hearts back.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/18.htm">King James Bible</a> Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/18.htm">New King James Version</a> 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.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Answer me, LORD, answer me, so that this people may know that You, LORD, are God, and that You have turned their heart back.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Answer me, O LORD, answer me, that this people may know that You, O LORD, are God, and that You have turned their heart back again.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Answer me, O LORD, answer me, that this people may know that Thou, O LORD, art God, and that Thou hast turned their heart back again.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Answer me, O Yahweh, answer me, that this people may know that You, O Yahweh, are God, and that You have turned their heart back again.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so that this people may know that You, O LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back [to You].” <a href="/csb/1_kings/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Answer me, LORD! Answer me so that this people will know that you, the LORD, are God and that you have turned their hearts back.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Answer me, LORD! Answer me so that this people will know that You, Yahweh, are God and that You have turned their hearts back.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> Hear me, O Jehovah, hear me, that this people may know that thou, Jehovah, art God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. <a href="/cev/1_kings/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Please answer me, so these people will know that you are the LORD God, and that you will turn their hearts back to you. <a href="/erv/1_kings/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou, LORD, art God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Answer me, LORD! Answer me! Then these people will know that you, LORD, are God and that you are winning back their hearts." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Answer me, LORD, answer me, so that this people will know that you, the LORD, are God and that you are bringing them back to yourself." <a href="/isv/1_kings/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Answer me, LORD! Answer me so that this people may know that you, LORD, are God, and that you are turning back their hearts again." <a href="/msb/1_kings/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.? <a href="/net/1_kings/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so these people will know that you, O LORD, are the true God and that you are winning back their allegiance." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Hear me, LORD, hear me, that this people may know that you, LORD, are God, and that you have turned their heart back again." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. <a href="/web/1_kings/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Hear me, Yahweh, hear me, that this people may know that you, Yahweh, are God, and that you have turned their heart back again.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> answer me, O YHWH, answer me, and this people [then] knows that You [are] YHWH God; and You have turned their heart backward.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> answer me, O Jehovah, answer me, and this people doth know that Thou art Jehovah God; and Thou hast turned their heart backward.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Answer me, O Jehovah, answer me, and this people shall know that thou art Jehovah God, and thou didst turn their heart backwards.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Hear me, O Lord, hear me: that this people may learn, that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart again. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Heed me, O Lord, heed me, so that this people may learn that you are the Lord God, and that you have converted their heart again.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Answer me, LORD! Answer me, that this people may know that you, LORD, are God and that you have turned their hearts back to you.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so that this people may know that you, O LORD, are God, and that you have turned their hearts back.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Answer me, O LORD, answer me, that all this people may know that thou art the LORD God and that thou hast turned their perverse heart back again. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Answer me, LORD JEHOVAH! Answer me and all this people shall know that you are LORD JEHOVAH God, and you have turned their perverse heart!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that Thou, LORD, art God, for Thou didst turn their heart backward.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Hear me, O Lord, hear me, and let this people know that thou art the Lord God, and thou hast turned back the heart of this people. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/18-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=7357" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/18.htm">Elijah's Prayer</a> 36At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. 37<a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: ‘ă·nê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To answer, respond.">Answer me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD!</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: ‘ă·nê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To answer, respond.">Answer me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">so that this</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wə·yê·ḏə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">will know</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">are God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">and that You</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: hă·sib·bō·ṯā (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">have turned</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">their hearts</a> <a href="/hebrew/322.htm" title="322: ’ă·ḥō·ran·nîṯ (Adv) -- Backwards. Prolonged from 'achowr; backwards.">back again.”</a> 38Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/james/5-17.htm">James 5:17-18</a> Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. / Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops. <a href="/luke/1-16.htm">Luke 1:16-17</a> Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God. / And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” <a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Matthew 17:3</a> Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. <a href="/romans/11-2.htm">Romans 11:2-4</a> God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? / And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a> And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” <a href="/matthew/11-13.htm">Matthew 11:13-14</a> For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. / And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. <a href="/mark/9-4.htm">Mark 9:4</a> And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus. <a href="/john/5-35.htm">John 5:35</a> John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. <a href="/2_kings/1-10.htm">2 Kings 1:10-12</a> Elijah answered the captain, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And fire came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. / So the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. And the captain said to Elijah, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down at once!’” / Again Elijah replied, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And the fire of God came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">2 Kings 2:11</a> As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. <a href="/2_kings/4-33.htm">2 Kings 4:33-35</a> So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. / Elisha turned away and paced back and forth across the room. Then he got on the bed and stretched himself out over the boy again, and the boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17</a> Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. <a href="/2_kings/13-21.htm">2 Kings 13:21</a> Once, as the Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a band of raiders, so they threw the man’s body into Elisha’s tomb. And as soon as his body touched the bones of Elisha, the man was revived and stood up on his feet. <a href="/exodus/14-16.htm">Exodus 14:16-18</a> And as for you, lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground. / And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. Then I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army and chariots and horsemen. / The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I am honored through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that you are the LORD God, and that you have turned their heart back again.Hear me<a href="/1_kings/18-24.htm">1 Kings 18:24,29,36</a> And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken… <a href="/genesis/32-24.htm">Genesis 32:24,26,28</a> And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day… <a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">2 Chronicles 14:11</a> And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.thou hast turned<a href="/jeremiah/31-18.htm">Jeremiah 31:18,19</a> I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God… <a href="/ezekiel/36-25.htm">Ezekiel 36:25-27</a> Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you… <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5,6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/1-22.htm">Backward</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-26.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-14.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-2.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-3.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-3.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-18.htm">Turning</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/20-10.htm">Backward</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-10.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-43.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-39.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-40.htm">Turning</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 18</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/18-1.htm">In the extremity of famine Elijah, sent to Ahab, meets good Obadiah</a> 9. <a href="/1_kings/18-9.htm">Obadiah brings Ahab to Elijah</a> 17. <a href="/1_kings/18-17.htm">Elijah, reproving Ahab, by fire from heaven convinces Baal's prophets</a> 41. <a href="/1_kings/18-41.htm">Elijah, by prayer obtaining rain, follows Ahab to Jezreel</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Answer me, O LORD! This plea from Elijah is a direct and fervent prayer to God, reflecting the prophet's deep reliance on divine intervention. Elijah's call to God emphasizes the personal relationship between the prophet and the LORD, highlighting the covenantal nature of Israel's faith. The repetition underscores the urgency and sincerity of Elijah's request. In the context of Mount Carmel, where this event takes place, Elijah stands against the prophets of Baal, demonstrating the power of the one true God over false idols. This moment is pivotal in the narrative, as it sets the stage for God's miraculous response.Answer me, The repetition of "Answer me" signifies the earnestness of Elijah's prayer. It reflects a biblical pattern where repetition in prayer is used to express deep emotion and urgency, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/22-2.htm">Psalm 22:2</a>. Elijah's insistence also serves to contrast the silent response of Baal, whose prophets have been calling out in vain. This highlights the living nature of the God of Israel, who hears and responds to His people.so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, Elijah's prayer is not for personal vindication but for the revelation of God's sovereignty to the people of Israel. This phrase underscores the purpose of the miracle: to turn the hearts of the Israelites back to the LORD. The acknowledgment of God as the true deity is central to the covenant relationship, as seen in the Shema (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>). The event on Mount Carmel serves as a powerful demonstration of God's supremacy over the Canaanite god Baal, reinforcing the first commandment (<a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a>).and that You have turned their hearts back again. This phrase indicates the ultimate goal of Elijah's prayer: the spiritual renewal and repentance of Israel. The turning of hearts is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, often associated with repentance and returning to God (<a href="/joel/2-12.htm">Joel 2:12-13</a>). It also foreshadows the New Covenant promise of a transformed heart (<a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26</a>). Elijah's role as a prophet is to call the people back to faithfulness, prefiguring the ministry of John the Baptist and ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ, who calls for repentance and offers reconciliation with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> A prophet of God who played a pivotal role in turning the hearts of the Israelites back to God. He is the one praying in this verse. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mount_carmel.htm">Mount Carmel</a> The location where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal and called upon God to demonstrate His power. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God who had turned to worship Baal, needing a demonstration of God's power to return to Him. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophets_of_baal.htm">The Prophets of Baal</a> False prophets who led the Israelites into idolatry, opposing Elijah on Mount Carmel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The one true God whom Elijah calls upon to reveal Himself to the people and turn their hearts back to Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> Elijah's prayer is a model of earnest and faith-filled communication with God. It shows the importance of praying for God's will to be done and for His glory to be revealed. <a href="/topical/g/god's_desire_for_repentance.htm">God's Desire for Repentance</a> This verse highlights God's desire for His people to turn back to Him. It reminds us that God is always ready to forgive and restore those who repent. <a href="/topical/d/demonstration_of_god's_sovereignty.htm">Demonstration of God's Sovereignty</a> The event on Mount Carmel demonstrates God's supreme power over false gods and idols. It encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty in all circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_prophet.htm">The Role of a Prophet</a> Elijah's role as a prophet was to call people back to God. This serves as a reminder of the importance of speaking truth and calling others to repentance in our own lives. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Elijah's faith was not passive; it was demonstrated through bold action. Believers are encouraged to act on their faith, trusting God to work through their obedience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 18</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_nomina_sacra.htm">How can you purify your hearts, double-minded ones?</a> <a href="/q/is_king_solomon_considered_saved.htm">Is King Solomon considered saved?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_elijah's_chariot_symbolize.htm">What does Elijah's Chariot of Fire symbolize?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_refuse_a_sign_in_mark_8_11-12.htm">In Mark 8:11–12, why does Jesus refuse to provide a sign from heaven after performing other miracles? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - Hear me, O Lord [Jehovah], hear me [or answer me; same word as in vers. 24, 26, and 29], that this people may know that thou art the Lord God [Rather, "that thou, Jehovah, art the God." Same expression as in ver. 24, "let him be the God"], and that thou hast turned their heart back again. [Cf. <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5, 6</a>: "He "Elijah the prophet") shall turn the heart of the fathers," etc. He speaks as if the miracle were already wrought (cf. <a href="/john/11-41.htm">John 11:41</a>), and the people already repentant. His prayer is that they may understand that the prodigy about to be performed was wrought for their conversion.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/18-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Answer me, עֲנֵ֤נִי (‘ă·nê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond O LORD! יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Answer me, עֲנֵ֔נִי (‘ă·nê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond so that this הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that people הָעָ֣ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock will know וְיֵֽדְעוּ֙ (wə·yê·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction You, אַתָּ֥ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel are God, הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and that You וְאַתָּ֛ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you have turned הֲסִבֹּ֥תָ (hă·sib·bō·ṯā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> To turn about, go around, surround their hearts לִבָּ֖ם (lib·bām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre back again.” אֲחֹרַנִּֽית׃ (’ă·ḥō·ran·nîṯ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_322.htm">Strong's 322: </a> Backwards <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-37.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 18:37 Hear me Yahweh hear me that this (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 18:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 18:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/18-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 18:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 18:38" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>