Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars; I am the only one left, and they are trying to kill me"? New Living Translation “LORD, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” English Standard Version “Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life.” Berean Standard Bible “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”? Berean Literal Bible "Lord, they have killed Your prophets, they have torn down Your altars, and I alone have been left, and they are seeking my life"? King James Bible Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. New King James Version “ LORD, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life”? New American Standard Bible “Lord, THEY HAVE KILLED YOUR PROPHETS, THEY HAVE TORN DOWN YOUR ALTARS, AND I ALONE AM LEFT, AND THEY ARE SEEKING MY LIFE.” NASB 1995 “Lord, THEY HAVE KILLED YOUR PROPHETS, THEY HAVE TORN DOWN YOUR ALTARS, AND I ALONE AM LEFT, AND THEY ARE SEEKING MY LIFE.” NASB 1977 “Lord, THEY HAVE KILLED THY PROPHETS, THEY HAVE TORN DOWN THINE ALTARS, AND I ALONE AM LEFT, AND THEY ARE SEEKING MY LIFE.” Legacy Standard Bible “Lord, THEY HAVE KILLED YOUR PROPHETS, THEY HAVE TORN DOWN YOUR ALTARS, AND I ALONE AM LEFT, AND THEY ARE SEEKING MY LIFE.” Amplified Bible “Lord, THEY HAVE KILLED YOUR PROPHETS, THEY HAVE TORN DOWN YOUR ALTARS, AND I ALONE AM LEFT [of the prophets], AND THEY ARE SEEKING MY LIFE.” Christian Standard Bible Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars. I am the only one left, and they are trying to take my life! Holman Christian Standard Bible Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are trying to take my life! American Standard Version Lord, they have killed thy prophets, they have digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. Contemporary English Version He said, "Lord, they killed your prophets and destroyed your altars. I am the only one left, and now they want to kill me." English Revised Version Lord, they have killed thy prophets, they have digged down thine altars: and I am left alone, and they seek my life. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Lord, they've killed your prophets and torn down your altars. I'm the only one left, and they're trying to take my life." Good News Translation "Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars; I am the only one left, and they are trying to kill me." International Standard Version "Lord, they have killed your prophets and demolished your altars. I am the only one left, and they are trying to take my life." Majority Standard Bible ?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?? NET Bible "Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars; I alone am left and they are seeking my life!" New Heart English Bible "Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have broken down your altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life." Webster's Bible Translation Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thy altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. Weymouth New Testament "Lord, they have put Thy Prophets to death, and have overthrown Thy altars; and, now that I alone remain, they are thirsting for my blood"? World English Bible “Lord, they have killed your prophets. They have broken down your altars. I am left alone, and they seek my life.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“LORD, they killed Your prophets, and they dug down Your altars, and I was left alone, and they seek my life”; Berean Literal Bible "Lord, they have killed Your prophets, they have torn down Your altars, and I alone have been left, and they are seeking my life"? Young's Literal Translation 'Lord, Thy prophets they did kill, and Thy altars they dug down, and I was left alone, and they seek my life;' Smith's Literal Translation Lord, thy prophets have they killed, and dug down thine altars; and I alone was left, and they seek my soul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLord, they have slain thy prophets, they have dug down thy altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. Catholic Public Domain Version “Lord, they have slain your Prophets. They have overturned your altars. And I alone remain, and they are seeking my life.” New American Bible “Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have torn down your altars, and I alone am left, and they are seeking my life.” New Revised Standard Version “Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars; I alone am left, and they are seeking my life.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy LORD, they have killed your prophets and have demolished your altars; and I am left alone; and they seek my life. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “My Lord, they have murdered your Prophets and they have toppled your altars, and I am left alone, and they seek my life”? NT Translations Anderson New TestamentLord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thy altars, and I am left alone, and they seek: my life. Godbey New Testament Lord, they have slain thy prophets, they have digged down thine altars: and I am left alone, and they are seeking my life. Haweis New Testament ?Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I only am left, and they seek my life.? Mace New Testament in these words, "Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I alone am left, and they seek my life also." Weymouth New Testament "Lord, they have put Thy Prophets to death, and have overthrown Thy altars; and, now that I alone remain, they are thirsting for my blood"? Worrell New Testament "Lord, they have killed Thy prophets, they have digged down Thy altars; and I am left alone, and they are seeking my soul." Worsley New Testament saying, "Lord, they have slain thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life." Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Remnant of Israel…2God 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: 3“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”? 4And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”… Cross References 1 Kings 19:10 “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.” 1 Kings 19:14 “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.” 1 Kings 19:18 Nevertheless, I have reserved seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him.” 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! Luke 13:34 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 Kings 18:22 Then Elijah said to the people, “I am the only remaining prophet of the LORD, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets. 1 Kings 19:4 while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” 1 Kings 19:9 There Elijah entered a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 1 Kings 19:15-17 Then 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. / You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. / Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu. 1 Kings 19:2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!” 1 Kings 19:11-13 Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When 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?” 1 Kings 19:5-8 Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” / And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. / A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.” ... 1 Kings 19:19-21 So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. 1 Kings 18:4 for when Jezebel had slaughtered the prophets of the LORD, Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hidden them, fifty men per cave, providing them with food and water.) 1 Kings 18:13 Was it not reported to my lord what I did when Jezebel slaughtered the prophets of the LORD? I hid a hundred prophets of the LORD, fifty men per cave, and I provided them with food and water. Treasury of Scripture Lord, they have killed your prophets, and dig down your altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. Lord. 1 Kings 18:4,13 For it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.) … 1 Kings 19:10-18 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD 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… Nehemiah 9:26 Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations. digged. 1 Kings 18:30,31 And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was broken down… Jump to Previous Alone Altars Blood Broken Death Demolished Digged Dug Kill Killed Life Overthrown Prophets Searching Seek Seeking Thirsting Torn Trying WasteJump to Next Alone Altars Blood Broken Death Demolished Digged Dug Kill Killed Life Overthrown Prophets Searching Seek Seeking Thirsting Torn Trying WasteRomans 11 1. God has not cast off all Israel.7. Some were elected, though the rest were hardened. 16. There is hope of their conversion. 18. The Gentiles may not exult over them; 26. for there is a promise of their salvation. 33. God's judgments are unsearchable. Lord, they have killed Your prophets This phrase reflects the historical pattern of Israel's rejection of God's messengers. Throughout the Old Testament, prophets were often persecuted and killed for delivering God's messages, as seen in the cases of prophets like Jeremiah (Jeremiah 26:20-23) and Zechariah (2 Chronicles 24:20-21). This highlights the spiritual rebellion and hardness of heart that plagued Israel, a theme that is echoed in Jesus' lament over Jerusalem in Matthew 23:37. The killing of prophets serves as a sobering reminder of the cost of speaking truth in a world resistant to God's word. and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? Persons / Places / Events 1. ElijahA prophet of God who felt isolated and threatened by the Israelites' rebellion against God. His account is a backdrop for understanding Romans 11:3. 2. Israelites The people of Israel, who during Elijah's time, had turned away from God, worshiping Baal and persecuting God's prophets. 3. Prophets God's messengers who were often rejected and persecuted by the people they were sent to guide back to righteousness. 4. Mount Carmel The site of Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal, demonstrating God's power and Elijah's faithfulness. 5. Jezebel The queen who sought Elijah's life after he defeated the prophets of Baal, representing the opposition to God's truth. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in IsolationEven when we feel alone in our faith, God assures us that we are not truly alone. He preserves a remnant of faithful believers. The Cost of Prophetic Ministry Being a messenger of God can lead to persecution and rejection, but it is a calling that requires courage and trust in God's protection. Perseverance in Faith Like Elijah, believers are called to persevere in their faith, even when facing opposition or feeling isolated. God's Sovereign Plan God's plan is not thwarted by human rebellion. He continues to work through a faithful remnant to accomplish His purposes. Encouragement in Community Seek out and support fellow believers to combat feelings of isolation and to strengthen one another in faith.(3) I am left alone--i.e., of the prophets. Greek “Lord,Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. they have killed ἀπέκτειναν (apekteinan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 615: To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy. Your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. prophets προφήτας (prophētas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. [and] torn down κατέσκαψαν (kateskapsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2679: To dig down under, demolish, undermine. From kata and skapto; to undermine, i.e. destroy. Your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. altars. θυσιαστήριά (thysiastēria) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2379: An altar (for sacrifice). From a derivative of thusia; a place of sacrifice, i.e. An altar. I κἀγὼ (kagō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 2504: To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me. [am] the only one μόνος (monos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3441: Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere. left, ὑπελείφθην (hypeleiphthēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 5275: To leave behind; pass: To be left surviving. From hupotrecho and leipo; to leave under, i.e. to remain. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they are seeking ζητοῦσιν (zētousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. life [ as well ]”? ψυχήν (psychēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5590: From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. Links Romans 11:3 NIVRomans 11:3 NLT Romans 11:3 ESV Romans 11:3 NASB Romans 11:3 KJV Romans 11:3 BibleApps.com Romans 11:3 Biblia Paralela Romans 11:3 Chinese Bible Romans 11:3 French Bible Romans 11:3 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Romans 11:3 Lord they have killed your prophets they (Rom. Ro) |
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