1 Kings 19:16-18
New Catholic Bible
16 Also, anoint Jehu, the son of Nimshi, as the king of Israel, and anoint Elisha, the son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah as prophet in your stead. 17 Jehu will put to death those who escape from the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death those who escape from the sword of Jehu. 18 Yet, I have prepared a remnant in Israel of seven thousand,[a] none of whom have bent their knees to Baal nor have any of their mouths kissed him.”
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- 1 Kings 19:18 Seven thousand is symbolic, indicating a large number. Kissed, in a literal sense, signifies “adore.” “Adore” (Latin, ad os, meaning “to the mouth”) derives from the practice of bringing another’s hand to one’s mouth as a sign of worship.
1 Kings 19:16-18
New International Version
16 Also, anoint(A) Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha(B) son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah(C) to succeed you as prophet. 17 Jehu will put to death any who escape the sword of Hazael,(D) and Elisha will put to death any who escape the sword of Jehu.(E) 18 Yet I reserve(F) seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed(G) him.”
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