1 Kings 18:38 (WEB)
Then the LORD’s fire fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, and the dust; and it licked up the water that was in the trench.
Catechism · 1
“While water signifies birth and the fruitfulness of life given in the Holy Spirit, fire symbolizes the transforming energy of the Holy Spirit's actions. the prayer of the prophet Elijah, who "arose like fire" and whose "word burned like a torch," brought down fire from heaven on the sacrifice on Mount Carmel.” — Catechism footnote: Sir 48:1; cf. 1 Kings 18:38-39.
Fathers and councils · 1
“When Scripture testifies that at the prayer of Jerubbaal, fire came down from heaven, and again, when Elijah prayed, fire was sent forth and consecrated the sacrifice.” — editor's note: 1 [3] Kings xviii. 38.
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Cross-references · 11
Cited together in On the Mysteries Chapter 5.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in On the Mysteries Chapter 5.
Cited together in On the Mysteries Chapter 5.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in On the Mysteries Chapter 5.