1 Kings 17:6
1 Kings 17:6 in Multiple Translations
The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook.
And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.
And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.
And the ravens took him bread in the morning and meat in the evening; and the water of the stream was his drink.
Ravens brought him bread and meat both in the morning and in the evening, and he drank from the brook.
And the rauens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the euening, and he dranke of the riuer.
and the ravens are bringing to him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening, and of the brook he drinketh.
The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening; and he drank from the brook.
And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.
And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening, and he drank of tile torrent.
Crows bought bread and meat to him every morning and every evening, and he drank water from the brook.
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1 Kings 17:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָ/עֹרְבִ֗ים
מְבִיאִ֨ים
ל֜/וֹ
לֶ֤חֶם
וּ/בָשָׂר֙
בַּ/בֹּ֔קֶר
וְ/לֶ֥חֶם
וּ/בָשָׂ֖ר
בָּ/עָ֑רֶב
וּ/מִן
הַ/נַּ֖חַל
יִשְׁתֶּֽה
וְ/הָ/עֹרְבִ֗ים
ʻôrêb
H6158
raven
Conj | Art | N-mp
מְבִיאִ֨ים
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Hiphil
ל֜/וֹ
Prep | Suff
לֶ֤חֶם
lechem
H3899
food
N-cs
וּ/בָשָׂר֙
bâsâr
H1320
flesh
Conj | N-ms
בַּ/בֹּ֔קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
וְ/לֶ֥חֶם
lechem
H3899
food
Conj | N-cs
וּ/בָשָׂ֖ר
bâsâr
H1320
flesh
Conj | N-ms
בָּ/עָ֑רֶב
ʻereb
H6153
evening
Prep | N-ms
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
from
Conj | Prep
הַ/נַּ֖חַל
nachal
H5158
Brook
Art | N-ms
יִשְׁתֶּֽה
shâthâh
H8354
to drink
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 17:6
וְ/הָ/עֹרְבִ֗ים
ʻôrêb
H6158
"raven"
Conj | Art | N-mp
A raven is a dark-colored bird, first mentioned in the Bible as the bird Noah released from the ark in Genesis 8:7. The word is used to describe its dusky hue. It is a symbol of God's care in the Bible.
Definition: raven
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: raven. See also: Genesis 8:7; Job 38:41; Psalms 147:9.
מְבִיאִ֨ים
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Hiphil
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
ל֜/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
לֶ֤חֶם
lechem
H3899
"food"
N-cs
This Hebrew word refers to food, especially bread or grain. It's used throughout the Bible to describe meals, sacrifices, and daily life, highlighting the importance of food in ancient Israelite culture.
Definition: : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also: Genesis 3:19; 1 Samuel 20:34; Psalms 14:4.
וּ/בָשָׂר֙
bâsâr
H1320
"flesh"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
בַּ/בֹּ֔קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
וְ/לֶ֥חֶם
lechem
H3899
"food"
Conj | N-cs
This Hebrew word refers to food, especially bread or grain. It's used throughout the Bible to describe meals, sacrifices, and daily life, highlighting the importance of food in ancient Israelite culture.
Definition: : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also: Genesis 3:19; 1 Samuel 20:34; Psalms 14:4.
וּ/בָשָׂ֖ר
bâsâr
H1320
"flesh"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
בָּ/עָ֑רֶב
ʻereb
H6153
"evening"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means evening or sunset, like when God created daylight and darkness in Genesis. It refers to the time of day, often marking the end of a workday. This word is used in many verses, including Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) evening, night, sunset 1a) evening, sunset 1b) night
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] day, even(-ing, tide), night. See also: Genesis 1:5; Numbers 19:19; Psalms 30:6.
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/נַּ֖חַל
nachal
H5158
"Brook"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a brook or stream, often referring to a small river or valley, is used in the Bible to describe natural landscapes, such as the Brook Kidron in 2 Samuel 15:23. It can also refer to a narrow valley or a shaft of a mine, emphasizing the idea of a flowing body of water.
Definition: palm-tree Another name of shi.chor (שִׁיחוֹר "Shihor" H7883G)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: brook, flood, river, stream, valley. See also: Genesis 26:17; 1 Kings 18:5; Psalms 18:5.
יִשְׁתֶּֽה
shâthâh
H8354
"to drink"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to drink, and it's used in many ways, like drinking from a cup or feasting. It's also used to describe being drunk or taking part in a big celebration. We see it in stories like the Last Supper in Matthew 26:27.
Definition: 1) to drink 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drink 1a1a) of drinking cup of God's wrath, of slaughter, of wicked deeds (fig) 1a2) to feast 1b) (Niphal) to be drunk Aramaic equivalent: she.tah (שְׁתָה "to drink" H8355)
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of H8248 (שָׁקָה).) See also: Genesis 9:21; 2 Kings 19:24; Psalms 50:13.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 17:6
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- Context
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- 1 Kings 17:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 17:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 17:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 17:6
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 17:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 17:6
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 17:6
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 17:6
- Sermons on 1 Kings 17:6
Context — The Ravens Feed Elijah
4And you are to drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.”
5So Elijah did what the LORD had told him, and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan.
6The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook.
7Some time later, however, the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land. 8Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 78:23–24 | Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens. He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven. |
| 2 | Matthew 6:31–33 | Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 37:21 | So King Zedekiah gave orders for Jeremiah to be placed in the courtyard of the guard and given a loaf of bread daily from the street of the bakers, until all the bread in the city was gone. So Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard. |
| 4 | Psalms 78:15–16 | He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as abundant as the seas. He brought streams from the stone and made water flow down like rivers. |
| 5 | Matthew 19:26 | Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” |
| 6 | Luke 22:35 | Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out without purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered. |
| 7 | Matthew 14:19–21 | And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. About five thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children. |
| 8 | Isaiah 33:16 | he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. |
| 9 | Psalms 37:19 | In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied. |
| 10 | Psalms 34:9–10 | Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing. Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. |
1 Kings 17:6 Summary
In this verse, we see God providing for Elijah's needs in a miraculous way, through the ravens bringing him food and the brook providing him with water, as He had promised in 1 Kings 17:4. This shows us that God is a loving and faithful God who cares about our needs and will provide for us, just as He provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 16:4. We can trust in God's provision and care for us, just like Elijah did, and know that He will always be with us, as promised in Hebrews 13:5. By trusting in God's provision, we can live a life of faith and obedience, knowing that He will always provide for our needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did the ravens know to bring Elijah food?
The Bible doesn't explicitly state how the ravens knew to bring Elijah food, but it's clear that God commanded them to do so, as stated in 1 Kings 17:4, demonstrating God's power and provision in Elijah's life, similar to how God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 16:4.
What kind of bread and meat did the ravens bring Elijah?
The Bible doesn't specify the type of bread and meat the ravens brought, but it's likely that it was whatever was available to them, highlighting God's ability to provide for Elijah's needs in creative and unexpected ways, as seen in Psalm 23:1, where God is described as our Shepherd who provides for our needs.
Why did Elijah have to drink from the brook?
Elijah had to drink from the brook because it was the source of water that God had provided for him, as stated in 1 Kings 17:4, demonstrating Elijah's obedience to God's instructions and trust in His provision, similar to how Jesus trusted in God's provision during His time in the wilderness, as seen in Matthew 4:4.
How long did Elijah stay by the brook?
The Bible doesn't specify exactly how long Elijah stayed by the brook, but it's clear that he stayed there until the brook dried up, as stated in 1 Kings 17:7, at which point God provided a new source of provision for him, as seen in 1 Kings 17:8-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has provided for my needs in the past, and how can I trust Him to continue providing for me?
- How can I, like Elijah, trust in God's provision and obey His instructions, even when it's difficult or unclear?
- What are some 'brooks' in my life that God has provided for me, and how can I make the most of them?
- How can I, like Elijah, be content with the simple things in life and trust in God's provision, rather than seeking after worldly wealth or status?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 17:6
And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening,.... For his breakfast and supper, the two principal meals then in use; and as there were several
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 17:6
So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 17:6
Bread and flesh; not raw, but boiled by the ministry of some angel or man, and left in some place or places till the ravens came for it, in all which there is nothing incredible, considering the power and providence of God. In the morning and in the evening, i.e. for dinner and supper, according to the custom. See ,10.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 17:6
1 Kings 17:6 And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.Ver. 6. And the ravens brought him bread and flesh.] Which he knew could not be done but by a miracle. This was to Elijah a sensible demonstration of the divine care and providence: and therefore must every bit needs be more pleasing to him, than a whole tableful of Ahab’ s best cheer. Angeli autem hos panes et carnes apparabant, saith one; the angels made ready this bread and flesh. Luther saith, that at the continual feast of a good conscience angels are cooks and butlers; and the three persons in Trinity joyful guests. Elijah was ever at this feast, over and besides his food for the day, in the day, duly brought him in by the ravens; which are naturally ravenous, unnatural, malignant, and inanspicate creatures Who hath not heard how Rochelle, in a strait siege and sore famine, was likewise miraculously relieved by God, who made the tide their purveyor to bring them in an ocean of shell-fish: the like whereof was never known before, nor since. The patrons of monkery tell us of Paul the Hermit, of St Benedict - as they call him - and some other such fed by ravens in like manner. But so did Mohammed boast, and David George - those notorious impostors - that they had communication with wild beasts and birds in all languages, and that they brought them meat for their sustenance.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 17:6
Verse 6. And the ravens brought him bread and flesh] The Septuagint, in the Codex Vaticanus, and some ancient fathers, read the passage thus: - Καιοἱκορακεςεφεροναυτῳαρτουςτοπρωΐ, καικρεατοδειλης, And the crows brought him bread in the morning, and flesh in the evening: but all the other versions agree with the Hebrew text. This is the first account we have of flesh-meat breakfasts and flesh-meat suppers; and as this was the food appointed by the Lord for the sustenance of the prophet, we may naturally conjecture that it was the food of the people at large.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 17:6
6. And the ravens brought, &c.] According to the LXX., the ravens brought him ‘bread in the morning, and flesh in the evening.’ Jerome in his life of Paul the hermit (§ 10) relates that a raven thus supplied the hermit’s wants, “suspiciunt alitem corvum in ramo arboris consedisse, qui inde leniter subvolabat, et integrum panem ante ora mirantium deposuit.’ Those who have watched the habits of large birds like the raven can bear witness to the large supply which they bring home under ordinary circumstances, and for Elijah’s sustenance their natural energy was quickened.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 17:6
6. Ravens brought him bread and flesh — Many attempts have been made to explain away the obvious import of this verse. J.D.
Sermons on 1 Kings 17:6
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When God Says "Trust Me," He Means It! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes God's unwavering faithfulness throughout history, illustrating how He has met the needs of His people, from providing manna in the wilderness to miraculo |
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Homily 48 - Concerning Now We Should Adorn Our Eternal Habitation With Virtue by St. Paisy of Neamt | St. Paisy of Neamt preaches about the importance of adorning our eternal habitation with virtues, comparing it to the diligence and zeal people have in constructing earthly homes. |
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Tax Money in a Fish's Mouth! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that God can restore what seems lost or dead in our lives with just a single word, using the story of Peter finding a coin in a fish's mouth to illustrat |
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The Great Welsh Revival by Bob Doom | In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Psalm 78 and the importance of passing down God's laws and teachings to future generations. He laments the fact that society has n |
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(Costa Rica) Trusting God With All Your Tomorrows by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the Apostle Paul and how he was chained to circumstances he couldn't change. The preacher shares the story of a pastor whose ministry was a |
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(Heavenly Life) Seated in the Heavens by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being heavenly-minded in a world filled with changes and uncertainties. It highlights the need to focus on eternal values rather than earth |
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(Spirit-Filled Life) Part 1: A New Covenant Privilege by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on Jesus' teachings in Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7, known as the Sermon on the Mount. The speaker highlights the challenge of living up to the |