Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under: and I will dress the other bullock, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under:
So let them give us two bulls. Let them choose one bull for themselves, cut it into pieces, and place it on wood, but don't light any fire under it. I will prepare the other bull the same way, placing it on wood without lighting any fire under it.
The prophet Elijah is proposing a test where both he and the false prophets will prepare sacrifices without lighting them, to see which God will answer with fire.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Elijah's famous challenge to the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel during King Ahab's reign. Israel had been following false gods, and Elijah proposed this dramatic test to prove that the Lord is the true God. The challenge would demonstrate God's power by having Him send fire to consume the sacrifice, while Baal would remain silent.
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