A gentle whisper
1 Kings 19:11–12 — Meaning, Context and Bible Study
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
1 Kings 19:11–12 WEB
11He said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD.” Behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake. 12After the earthquake a fire passed; but the LORD was not in the fire. After the fire, there was a still small voice.
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Context
Elijah, exhausted and afraid after Mount Carmel, has asked to die. At Horeb the LORD is not in the wind, the earthquake or the fire but in a gentle whisper, and he gives Elijah rest, company and new work.