During the drought, Elijah's sacrifice on Mount Carmel proved that Baal was powerless over which specific element?
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Correct answer: Rain and fire
Baal was worshipped by Canaanites as a storm god who controlled rain and lightning. By stopping the rain and then sending fire (lightning) to the altar, the God of Israel proved His total sovereignty over the domains attributed to Baal.
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