1 Kings 17:8

What does 1 Kings 17:8 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Kings 17:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the word of Jehovah came unto him, saying,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the word of Jehovah came unto him, saying,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the word of Jehovah is unto him, saying,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the word of Jehovah came to him saying,

Context

v.7And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there was no rain in the land.

v.8This passage

v.9Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Sidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow there to sustain thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 41:17

    The poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst; I, Jehovah, will answer them, I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

  • Genesis 22:14

    And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of Jehovah it shall be provided.

  • Hebrews 13:6

    So that with good courage we say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do unto me?

  • 1 Kings 17:2

    And the word of Jehovah came unto him, saying,

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