Bible Strands
1 Kings 17:8
Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text records a divine communication directed to Elijah immediately after the brook sustaining him dried up due to drought. Yahweh initiates this message to transition Elijah to a new location for provision.
The words — The phrase דְבַר־יְהוָה (de.var-Yah.weh) literally translates to "word of Yahweh," denoting a direct divine utterance. The verb וַיְהִי (va.y.Hi) functions here as "it came," marking the arrival of this message.
The thread — This formula for divine communication appears in 1 Kings 17:2, where a revelation similarly comes to Elijah, and echoes the pattern of God answering the thirsty in Isaiah 41:17. It also parallels the providential naming in Genesis 22:14, where God's provision is acknowledged.
Why it lands — The verse demands recognition that divine direction follows resource depletion, requiring immediate obedience to the next command. It frames reliance on God's spoken instruction as the necessary response to environmental scarcity.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,
Cross-references
- Genesis 22:14 And Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. So to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.”
- 1 Kings 17:2 Then a revelation from the LORD came to Elijah:
- Isaiah 41:17 The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
- Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”