1 Kings 17:8 (WEB)
The LORD’s word came to him, saying,
Catechism · 1
“After Elijah had learned mercy during his retreat at the Wadi Cherith, he teaches the widow of Zarephath to believe in the Word of God and confirms her faith by his urgent prayer: God brings the widow's child back to life.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. 1 Kings 17:7-24.
Fathers and councils · 4
Augustine of Hippo
“Not even His servant Elias, to whom He sent bread and flesh by the ravens upon a certain occasion had need of this; and yet that a religious widow might be blessed, the servant of God is sent, and he whom God in secret did feed, is fed by the widow.” — editor's note: 1 Kings xvii. 4–9.
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Jerome
“Exuperius the reverend bishop of Toulouse, imitating the widow of Zarephath, feeds others though hungry himself.” — editor's note: 1 Kings xvii. 8–16.
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Gregory of Nazianzus
“…to pour out the things which we possess abundantly, till we reach the very bottom; and perhaps this will gush forth food for you, as for the woman of Sarepta, and especially if you happen to be feeding an Elias, to recognize that it is a good abundance to be needy for the sake of Christ, Who for our sakes became poor.” — editor's note: 1 Kings xvii. 8, &c.
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Tertullian
“You have the third book of the Kings.” — editor's note: 1 Kings xvii. 7–16.
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Cross-references · 2
1 Kings 17:8 and 2 Kings 20:4 share the same wording (5 words).
Genesis 15:4 and 1 Kings 17:8 share the same wording (5 words).