Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He replied, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn 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.” New Living Translation 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 am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” English Standard Version He said, “I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.” Berean Standard Bible “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.” Berean Literal Bible And he said, “I have been extremely zealous for YHWH, God of Hosts, for the sons of Israel have forsaken Your covenant. They have torn down Your altars and have killed Your prophets with the sword. And I am left alone, and they are seeking my life to take it.” King James Bible And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. New King James Version 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.” New American Standard Bible Then he said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of armies; for the sons of Israel have abandoned Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. And I alone am left; and they have sought to take my life.” NASB 1995 Then he said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the sons of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars and killed Your prophets with the sword. And I alone am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.” NASB 1977 Then he said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the sons of Israel have forsaken Thy covenant, torn down Thine altars and killed Thy prophets with the sword. And I alone am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.” Legacy Standard Bible Then he said, “I have been very zealous for Yahweh, the God of hosts; for the sons of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, pulled down Your altars and killed Your prophets with the sword. And I alone am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.” Amplified Bible He said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts (armies), because the sons of Israel have abandoned (broken) Your covenant, torn down Your altars and killed Your prophets with the sword. And I, only I, am left; and they seek to take away my life.” Berean Annotated Bible “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God {YHWH Elohe} of Hosts, he replied, “but the Israelites (God prevails) have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well. Christian Standard Bible “I have been very zealous for the LORD God of Armies,” he replied, “but the Israelites have abandoned your covenant, torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they’re looking for me to take my life.” Holman Christian Standard Bible I have been very zealous for the LORD God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have abandoned Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they’re looking for me to take my life.” American Standard Version And he said, I have been very jealous for Jehovah, the God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. Contemporary English Version Elijah answered, "LORD God All-Powerful, I've always done my best to obey you. But your people have broken their solemn promise to you. They have torn down your altars and killed all your prophets, except me. And now they are even trying to kill me!" English Revised Version And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. GOD'S WORD® Translation He answered, "LORD God of Armies, I have eagerly served you. The Israelites have abandoned your promises, torn down your altars, and executed your prophets. I'm the only one left, and they're trying to take my life." Good News Translation He answered, "LORD God Almighty, I have always served you--you alone. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed all your prophets. I am the only one left--and they are trying to kill me." International Standard Version "I've been very zealous for the LORD God of the Heavenly Armies," he replied. "The Israelis have abandoned your covenant, demolished your altars, executed your prophets with swords, and I—that's right, just me!—am the only one left. Now they're seeking my life, to get rid of me!" NET Bible He answered, "I have been absolutely loyal to the LORD, the sovereign God, even though the Israelites have abandoned the agreement they made with you, torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left and now they want to take my life." New Heart English Bible He said, "I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and slain your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away." Webster's Bible Translation And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thy altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.” World English Bible He said, “I have been very jealous for Yahweh, the God of Armies; for the children of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says, “I have been very zealous for YHWH, God of Hosts; for the sons of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, they have thrown down Your altars, and they have slain Your prophets by the sword, and I am left, I, by myself, and they seek my life—to take it.” Berean Literal Bible And he said, “I have been extremely zealous for YHWH, God of Hosts, for the sons of Israel have forsaken Your covenant. They have torn down Your altars and have killed Your prophets with the sword. And I am left alone, and they are seeking my life to take it.” Young's Literal Translation And he saith, 'I have been very zealous for Jehovah, God of Hosts; for the sons of Israel have forsaken Thy covenant, Thine altars they have thrown down, and Thy prophets they have slain by the sword, and I am left, I, by myself, and they seek my life -- to take it.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will say, Being zealous, I was zealous for Jehovah the God of armies, for the sons of Israel forsook thy covenant; thine altars they tore down, and thy prophets they killed with the sword, and I alone shall be left; and they will seek my soul to take it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWith zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant: they have destroyed thy altars, they have slain thy prophets with the sword, and I alone am left, and they seek my life to take it away. Catholic Public Domain Version “I have been very zealous on behalf of the Lord, the God of hosts. For the sons of Israel have forsaken your covenant. They have torn down your altars. They have killed your prophets with the sword. I alone remain. And they are seeking my life, so that they may take it away.” New American Bible He replied, “I have been most zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts, but the Israelites have forsaken your covenant. They have destroyed your altars and murdered your prophets by the sword. I alone remain, and they seek to take my life.” New Revised Standard Version He answered, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said, I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts, because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said: “Being zealous, I have been zealous for LORD JEHOVAH, God of Hosts, for the children of Israel have forsaken your covenant, they have overthrown your altars and they have murdered your Prophets with the sword, and I am left, I alone, and behold, they seek to take my life!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said: 'I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken Thy covenant, thrown down Thine altars, and slain Thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Eliu said, I have been very jealous for the Lord Almighty; for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, and they have overthrown thine altars, and have slain thy prophets with the sword! and I am left entirely alone, and they seek my life to take it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Speaks to Elijah at Horeb…13When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 14“I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.” 15Then the LORD said to him, “Go back by the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you arrive, you are to anoint Hazael as king over Aram.… Cross References “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, Numbers 25:11-13 “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned My wrath away from the Israelites; for he was zealous for My sake among them, so that I did not consume the Israelites in My zeal. / Declare, therefore, that I am granting him My covenant of peace. / It will be a covenant of permanent priesthood for him and his descendants, because he was zealous for his God and made atonement for the Israelites.” Psalm 69:9 because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me. John 2:17 His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for Your house will consume Me.” “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, Deuteronomy 31:16 And the LORD said to Moses, “You will soon rest with your fathers, and these people will rise up and prostitute themselves with the foreign gods of the land they are entering. They will forsake Me and break the covenant I have made with them. Judges 2:20 So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He said, “Because this nation has transgressed the covenant I laid down for their fathers and has not heeded My voice, Jeremiah 11:10 They have returned to the sins of their forefathers who refused to obey My words. They have followed other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken the covenant I made with their fathers. torn down Your altars, 2 Kings 23:12 He pulled down the altars that the kings of Judah had set up on the roof near the upper chamber of Ahaz, and the altars that Manasseh had set up in the two courtyards of the house of the LORD. The king pulverized them there and threw their dust into the Kidron Valley. 2 Chronicles 31:1 When all this had ended, the Israelites in attendance went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars throughout Judah and Benjamin, as well as in Ephraim and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own property. Psalm 74:8 They said in their hearts, “We will crush them completely.” They burned down every place where God met us in the land. and killed Your prophets with the sword. Jeremiah 26:23 They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who had him put to the sword and his body thrown into the burial place of the common people. Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! 1 Thessalonians 2:15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men, I am the only one left, Romans 11:3-4 “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.” Micah 7:2 The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net. Psalm 12:1 For the choirmaster. According to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, O LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. and they are seeking my life as well.” 1 Samuel 19:1-2 Then Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan delighted greatly in David, / so he warned David, saying, “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning; find a secret place and hide there. Treasury of Scripture And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and slain your prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. I have been 1 Kings 19:9,10 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? … Isaiah 62:1,6,7 For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth… forsaken Deuteronomy 29:25 Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD God of their fathers, which he made with them when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt: Deuteronomy 31:20 For when I shall have brought them into the land which I sware unto their fathers, that floweth with milk and honey; and they shall have eaten and filled themselves, and waxen fat; then will they turn unto other gods, and serve them, and provoke me, and break my covenant. Psalm 78:37 For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant. Jump to Previous Altars Armies Children Covenant Forsaken Hosts Israel Jealous Life Prophets Seek Slain Sword ThrownJump to Next Altars Armies Children Covenant Forsaken Hosts Israel Jealous Life Prophets Seek Slain Sword Thrown1 Kings 19 1. Elijah, threatened by Jezebel, flees to Beersheba4. In the desert, being weary of his life, he is comforted by an angel 9. At Horeb God appears unto him, sending him to anoint Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha 19. Elisha, taking leave of his friends, follows Elijah I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts, Elijah's declaration of zeal reflects his deep commitment to God amidst widespread apostasy. The term "zealous" indicates fervent devotion, reminiscent of Phinehas in Numbers 25:11, who acted passionately for God's honor. "The LORD, the God of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over heavenly armies, underscoring His power and authority. Elijah's zeal is a model for believers to remain steadfast in faith, even when surrounded by opposition. but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElijahA prophet of God who is experiencing deep discouragement and fear after a great victory over the prophets of Baal. He feels isolated and threatened. 2. The LORD, the God of Hosts The covenant-keeping God of Israel, whom Elijah serves with zeal and dedication. 3. The Israelites The people of Israel who have turned away from God's covenant, leading to national apostasy and idolatry. 4. The Covenant The sacred agreement between God and Israel, which the Israelites have forsaken, leading to spiritual and moral decline. 5. Mount Horeb Also known as Mount Sinai, this is the place where Elijah has fled to encounter God, seeking refuge and guidance. Teaching Points Zeal for God in a Fallen WorldElijah's zeal for God is commendable, but it also leads to feelings of isolation. Believers today are called to maintain their zeal for God even when surrounded by a culture that may reject Him. The Danger of Isolation Elijah's statement, "I am the only one left," reflects a common feeling among believers who stand for truth. It's important to remember that God always preserves a remnant and that we are never truly alone. God's Faithfulness Amidst Apostasy Despite Israel's unfaithfulness, God remains faithful. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises and His ability to sustain His people. Seeking God in Times of Despair Elijah's journey to Mount Horeb teaches us to seek God's presence and guidance when we are overwhelmed by life's challenges. The Power of Honest Prayer Elijah's candid conversation with God shows that we can bring our fears and frustrations to Him, trusting that He hears and understands. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 19:14?2. How does Elijah's complaint in 1 Kings 19:14 reflect his spiritual state? 3. What does Elijah's isolation in 1 Kings 19:14 teach about community importance? 4. How can Elijah's experience in 1 Kings 19:14 guide us in discouragement? 5. Compare Elijah's feelings in 1 Kings 19:14 with Psalm 42:5. What insights emerge? 6. How can we apply God's response to Elijah's despair in our own lives? 7. Why does Elijah feel so alone in 1 Kings 19:14 despite God's presence? 8. How does 1 Kings 19:14 reflect Elijah's struggle with faith and purpose? 9. What historical context explains Elijah's fear in 1 Kings 19:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 19? 11. What does the Bible say about loneliness? 12. Is King Saul considered saved? 13. Does the contrast in Psalm 12:1–2 between a faithful few and a deceitful majority align with historical evidence of Israel’s religious practices at the time? 14. Did God separate from Israel? What Does 1 Kings 19:14 Mean I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of HostsElijah opens with a candid report of his single-minded commitment. • “Zealous” carries the idea of burning jealousy for God’s honor, as seen in Phinehas (Numbers 25:11-13) and Jesus cleansing the temple (John 2:17). • Addressing God as “the LORD, the God of Hosts” reminds us that the same covenant name revealed at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14-15) is also the Commander of heaven’s armies (Psalm 46:7), fully able to act on behalf of His faithful servant. • Elijah’s words echo his prayer on Mount Carmel: “Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God” (1 Kings 18:37). His zeal has been proven publicly; now he rehearses it privately before the Lord. but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant Elijah laments national apostasy. • The covenant described in Exodus 19–24 bound the nation to exclusive allegiance (Deuteronomy 6:4-9). Israel’s abandonment validates Moses’ warning that turning aside would bring judgment (Deuteronomy 31:16-17). • Earlier, Elijah confronted Ahab with the charge, “You have abandoned the LORD’s commands and have followed the Baals” (1 Kings 18:18). Now he mourns the wider corporate guilt. • Covenant unfaithfulness is always personal to God (Jeremiah 3:20). Elijah’s honesty models intercessory identification with the sin of one’s people (Daniel 9:4-6). torn down Your altars The outward sign of forsaking the covenant is the destruction of true worship. • In contrast, Elijah repaired “the LORD’s altar that had been torn down” on Carmel (1 Kings 18:30). That solitary act spotlighted how rare genuine worship had become. • Throughout Judges, idolatry and altar-tearing went hand in hand (Judges 6:25-32). The pattern repeats in Elijah’s day, showing that neglect of worship quickly erodes national morality. • God values physical reminders of His covenant; their removal invites His discipline (Leviticus 26:31-33). and killed Your prophets with the sword The hostility isn’t merely ideological; it’s violent. • Obadiah earlier hid one hundred prophets to spare them from Jezebel’s purge (1 Kings 18:4). Elijah now stands as the most visible target. • Jesus later recalls this prophetic martyrdom: “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets” (Matthew 23:37). The price of faithfulness can be life itself (Hebrews 11:35-38). • God keeps account of every injustice done to His servants (Revelation 6:9-11); no spilled blood escapes His notice. I am the only one left Elijah voices what feels like utter isolation. • Emotionally, the statement is genuine; factually, God will soon correct it, revealing a hidden remnant of seven thousand (1 Kings 19:18). • Feelings of aloneness often follow intense ministry highs (Elijah had just witnessed fire from heaven). Paul experienced similar loneliness in Corinth until the Lord assured him, “I have many people in this city” (Acts 18:9-10). • The moment teaches that faithfulness isn’t measured by visible majority but by quiet obedience (2 Timothy 1:15-18). and they are seeking my life as well Elijah’s crisis is existential. • Jezebel’s threat in 1 Kings 19:2 sets the immediate context. Elijah is not exaggerating; royal power stands behind the assassination order. • David voiced comparable fears when Saul hunted him: “They seek my life” (Psalm 63:9). Such laments are not complaints against God but appeals for protection. • The Lord’s response—gentle whisper, renewed commission, and strategic alliances with Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha (1 Kings 19:15-17)—shows He answers fear with purpose and provision. summary Elijah’s statement in 1 Kings 19:14 is both a confession of unwavering zeal and a cry of exhaustion. He contrasts his fidelity with Israel’s covenant breach, altar desecration, prophetic killings, and the personal threat he faces. The verse reveals a servant who feels alone yet speaks to the Almighty who commands angel armies. God does not rebuke Elijah for honesty; instead He meets him with presence, corrects his perspective, and recommissions him. The passage reassures every believer that the Lord acknowledges our zeal, notes our trials, preserves a faithful remnant, and empowers us to keep serving even when the culture seems overwhelmingly hostile. Verse 14. - And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. [Verbatim as in ver. 10. What are we to understand from this repetition of the former answer? Has the lesson of this theophany been lost upon him? Has he failed to grasp its significance? It is probable that he only partially understood its meaning, and it certainly looks as if he still felt himself an injured and disappointed man; as if the recollection of the way in which his work had been frustrated still rankled in his soul. But though the words are the same, it is possible, and indeed probable, that the tone was entirely different; that instead of speaking, as he had spoken before, querulously and almost defiantly, he now, catching his inspiration from the still small voice, speaks with bated breath and profound self humiliation. The facts are the same. He repeats them, because they and they alone explain why he is there, and because he cannot see as yet how they are to be remedied. But he is now conscious of a misgiving as to the wisdom and piety of his course. He feels he has acted hastily and faithlessly, and has wanted to do God's work in his own rough way. He will go back, if it be God's will; he will be content to wait God's time, and to follow His leading. The commission which is straightway given him almost proves that he had experienced a change. It implies that he is now fitted for his high ministry.]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “I have been very zealousקַנֹּ֨א (qan·nō) Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7065: To be, zealous, jealous, envious for the LORD, לַיהוָ֣ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Hosts,” צְבָא֗וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign he replied, וַיֹּאמֶר֩ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “but כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son have forsaken עָזְב֤וּ (‘ā·zə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit Your covenant, בְרִֽיתְךָ֙ (ḇə·rî·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant torn down הָרָ֔סוּ (hā·rā·sū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2040: To pull down, in pieces, break, & destroy Your altars, מִזְבְּחֹתֶ֣יךָ (miz·bə·ḥō·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar and killed הָרְג֣וּ (hā·rə·ḡū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2026: To smite with deadly intent Your prophets נְבִיאֶ֖יךָ (nə·ḇî·’e·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet with the sword. בֶחָ֑רֶב (ḇe·ḥā·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword I אֲנִי֙ (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am the only one לְבַדִּ֔י (lə·ḇad·dî) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of left, וָאִוָּתֵ֤ר (wā·’iw·wā·ṯêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve and they are seeking וַיְבַקְשׁ֥וּ (way·ḇaq·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after my life {as well}.” נַפְשִׁ֖י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Links 1 Kings 19:14 NIV1 Kings 19:14 NLT 1 Kings 19:14 ESV 1 Kings 19:14 NASB 1 Kings 19:14 KJV 1 Kings 19:14 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 19:14 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 19:14 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 19:14 French Bible 1 Kings 19:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 19:14 He said I have been very jealous (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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