Leviticus 19:28 forbids cutting the body for the dead — directly condemning the self-mutilation practiced by Baal's prophets here.

Deuteronomy 14:1 prohibits cutting oneself for the dead — a direct contrast to the Baal prophets' self-laceration.

Mark 5:5 describes a demon-possessed man cutting himself with stones — a direct parallel to the Baal prophets' self-cutting.

Judges 10:14 has God telling Israel to cry to their chosen gods — same ironic challenge as Elijah's 'cry aloud' to Baal.

Psalm 145:18 promises God is near to those who call in truth — contrasting Baal's silence despite the prophets' frantic calling.

Zechariah 13:6 describes false prophets with self-inflicted wounds, echoing the Baal prophets' self-cutting here.

Jeremiah 47:5 asks 'How long will you cut yourself?' referring to mourning rites — a parallel to the self-laceration here.

Jeremiah 47:5 asks 'How long will you cut yourself?' referring to mourning rites — a parallel to the self-laceration here.

Micah 6:7 questions if extreme sacrifices please God — parallel to the desperate self-harm of Baal's prophets seeking Baal's attention.