And he said, Do it the second time. And they did it the second time. And he said, Do it the third time. And they did it the third time.
Then he said, 'Do it again.' And they did it a second time. Then he said, 'Do it a third time.' And they did it a third time.
Elijah is having the people pour water on his altar sacrifice three times, completely soaking it to make God's miracle even more impressive.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account, the prophet Elijah was confronting the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel during a period when the people of Israel had turned away from God to worship idols. To demonstrate God's supreme power, Elijah ordered that water be poured over his altar multiple times, soaking it completely and making it seem impossible for fire to ignite. This was part of a larger contest to prove that only the true God could answer by fire.
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