1Ki 18:28 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 18:28-29: 18:28-29 shouted ... cut themselves ... raved: The prophets of Baal demonstrated ecstatic behavior common in ancient pagan religions, but their efforts produced no response. Of course, there is only one true God (Deut 4:35 ; 6:4 ; Isa 44:8 ); all other hopes are doomed to failure (Isa 45:22 ).

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bDeut 4:35►

dIsa 44:8►

eIsa 45:22►

‏ 1 Kings 18:28

Summary for 1Kgs 18:28-29: 18:28-29 ^a shouted ... cut themselves ... raved: The prophets of Baal demonstrated ecstatic behavior common in ancient pagan religions, but their efforts produced no response. Of course, there is only one true God (Deut 4:35 ^b; 6:4 ^c; Isa 44:8 ^d); all other hopes are doomed to failure (Isa 45:22 ^e).