1 Kings 19:12
And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
After the earthquake a fire passed; but Yahweh was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
American Standard Version (ASV)
and after the earthquake a fire; but Jehovah was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
What this verse means
God was not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a still small voice — do not miss Him for expecting drama.
A short prayer
Lord, quiet my noise today so I can hear Your gentle whisper.
Read in context — 1 Kings 19
10And 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.
11And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake:
12And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
13And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?
14And 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.
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