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The Cruelty of False Worship
Commentators explain that the priests' self-mutilation was a common practice in ancient pagan religions, including the worship of Syrian and Phrygian gods. This act stemmed from the horrific belief that gods were pleased by human suffering and the shedding of blood, viewing it as a form of sacrifice to win divine favor.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 18:28
18th Century
Theologian
Elijah’s scorn roused the priests of Baal to greater exertions. Finally, when the frenzy reached its height, they drew knives, and blood gushed for…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 18:28
19th Century
Bishop
Lancets —should be lances. This self-mutilation, common in Eastern frenzy, was possibly a portion, or a survival, of huma…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 18:27–31
19th Century
Preacher
For he meant this day to prove that God was God of the twelve tribes — not of himself and his tribe, but of all the families of Israel.
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 18:28
17th Century
Pastor
And they cried aloud Trying to make him hear, if possible: and cut themselves after their manner with knives …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 18:21–40
17th Century
Minister
Many of the people wavered in their judgment and varied in their practice. Elijah called upon them to determine whether Jehovah or Baal was the sel…