So the heavens and the earth and everything in them were completed.
1 Kings 18:15 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Then Elijah said, ‘As the Lord of Armies lives, in whose presence I stand, today I will present myself to Ahab.’ Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Elijah said, As the Lord of hosts lives, before Whom I stand, I will surely show myself to Ahab today. American Standard Version (1901) And Elijah said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself unto him to-day. Common English Bible Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of heavenly forces lives, the one I serve, I will appear before Ahab today.” Catholic Public Domain Version And Elijah said, "As the Lord of hosts lives, before whose face I stand, this day I will appear to him." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Elias said: As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whose face I stand, this day I will shew myself unto him. |
So the heavens and the earth and everything in them were completed.
Now Elijah the Tishbite, from the Gilead settlers, , said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord God of Israel lives, in whose presence I stand, there will be no dew or rain during these years except by my command! ’
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 they had not found you.
Now you say, “Go and tell your lord, ‘Elijah is here! ’ ” He will kill me! ’
Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him. Then Ahab went to meet Elijah.
But Micaiah said, ‘As the Lord lives, I will say whatever the Lord says to me.’
And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Armies; his glory fills the whole earth.
But I will rescue you on that day #– #this is the Lord’s declaration #– #and you will not be handed over to the men you dread.
They will be exposed to the sun, the moon, and all the stars in the sky, which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshipped. Their bones will not be collected and buried but will become like manure on the soil’s surface.
The angel answered him, ‘I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and tell you this good news.
Joshua son of Nun, who attends you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit it.
When you look to the heavens and see the sun, moon, and stars #– #all the stars in the sky #– #do not be led astray to bow in worship to them and serve them. The Lord your God has provided them for all people everywhere under heaven.