1 Kings 17:22 Meaning and Explanation
“And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →The LORD answers Elijah's prayer; the child's life returns and he revives.
What Does 1 Kings 17:22 Mean?
God hears. The narrator states it directly: the LORD heard the voice of Elijah, and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived. Life returns where death had reigned, in answer to a prophet's cry.
This is among the first resurrections recorded in Scripture, a sign that the LORD is the God of the living, with power even over death. He hears the earnest prayer of His servant and answers with life. What is glimpsed here in shadow blazes forth fully in Christ, the resurrection and the life, in whom death is finally undone.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Kings 17:22
What does 1 Kings 17:22 mean?
The LORD answers Elijah's prayer; the child's life returns and he revives.