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I Reis, 17

1. kai eipen hliou o profhthV o qesbithV ek qesbwn thV galaad proV acaab zh kurioV o qeoV twn dunamewn o qeoV israhl w paresthn enwpion autou ei estai ta eth tauta drosoV kai uetoV oti ei mh dia stomatoV logou mou

1. et dixit Helias Thesbites de habitatoribus Galaad ad Ahab vivit Dominus Deus Israël in cujus conspectu sto si erit annis his ros et pluvia nisi juxta oris mei verba

2. kai egeneto rhma kuriou proV hliou

2. et factum est verbum Domini ad eum dicens

3. poreuou enteuqen kata anatolaV kai krubhqi en tw ceimarrw corraq tou epi proswpou tou iordanou

3. recede hinc et vade contra orientem et abscondere in torrente Charith qui est contra Jordanem

4. kai estai ek tou ceimarrou piesai udwr kai toiV koraxin enteloumai diatrefein se ekei

4. et ibi de torrente bibes corvisque præcepi ut pascant te ibi

5. kai epoihsen hliou kata to rhma kuriou kai ekaqisen en tw ceimarrw corraq epi proswpou tou iordanou

5. abiit ergo et fecit juxta verbum Domini cumque abisset sedit in torrente Charith qui est contra Jordanem

6. kai oi korakeV eferon autw artouV to prwi kai krea to deilhV kai ek tou ceimarrou epinen udwr

6. corvi quoque deferebant panem et carnes mane similiter panem et carnes vesperi et bibebat de torrente

7. kai egeneto meta hmeraV kai exhranqh o ceimarrouV oti ouk egeneto uetoV epi thV ghV

7. post dies autem siccatus est torrens non enim pluerat super terram

8. kai egeneto rhma kuriou proV hliou

8. factus est igitur sermo Domini ad eum dicens

9. anasthqi kai poreuou eiV sarepta thV sidwniaV idou entetalmai ekei gunaiki chra tou diatrefein se

9. surge et vade in Sareptha Sidoniorum et manebis ibi præcepi enim ibi mulieri viduæ ut pascat te

10. kai anesth kai eporeuqh eiV sarepta eiV ton pulwna thV polewV kai idou ekei gunh chra sunelegen xula kai ebohsen opisw authV hliou kai eipen auth labe dh moi oligon udwr eiV aggoV kai piomai

10. surrexit et abiit Sareptham cumque venisset ad portam civitatis apparuit ei mulier vidua colligens ligna et vocavit eam dixitque da mihi paululum aquæ in vase ut bibam

11. kai eporeuqh labein kai ebohsen opisw authV hliou kai eipen lhmyh dh moi ywmon artou en th ceiri sou

11. cumque illa pergeret ut adferret clamavit post tergum ejus dicens adfer mihi obsecro et buccellam panis in manu tua

12. kai eipen h gunh zh kurioV o qeoV sou ei estin moi egkrufiaV all' h oson drax aleurou en th udria kai oligon elaion en tw kayakh kai idou egw sullegw duo xularia kai eiseleusomai kai poihsw auto emauth kai toiV teknoiV mou kai fagomeqa kai apoqanoumeqa

12. quæ respondit vivit Dominus Deus tuus quia non habeo panem nisi quantum pugillus capere potest farinæ in hydria et paululum olei in lecytho en colligo duo ligna ut ingrediar et faciam illud mihi et filio meo ut comedamus et moriamur

13. kai eipen proV authn hliou qarsei eiselqe kai poihson kata to rhma sou alla poihson emoi ekeiqen egkrufian mikron en prwtoiV kai exoiseiV moi sauth de kai toiV teknoiV sou poihseiV ep' escatou

13. ad quam Helias ait noli timere sed vade et fac sicut dixisti verumtamen mihi primum fac de ipsa farinula subcinericium panem parvulum et adfer ad me tibi autem et filio tuo facies postea

14. oti tade legei kurioV h udria tou aleurou ouk ekleiyei kai o kayakhV tou elaiou ouk elattonhsei ewV hmeraV tou dounai kurion ton ueton epi thV ghV

14. hæc autem dicit Dominus Deus Israël hydria farinæ non deficiet nec lecythus olei minuetur usque ad diem in qua daturus est Dominus pluviam super faciem terræ

15. kai eporeuqh h gunh kai epoihsen kai hsqien auth kai autoV kai ta tekna authV

15. quæ abiit et fecit juxta verbum Heliæ et comedit ipse et illa et domus ejus et ex illa die

16. kai h udria tou aleurou ouk exelipen kai o kayakhV tou elaiou ouk elattonwqh kata to rhma kuriou o elalhsen en ceiri hliou

16. hydria farinæ non defecit et lecythus olei non est inminutus juxta verbum Domini quod locutus fuerat in manu Heliæ

17. kai egeneto meta tauta kai hrrwsthsen o uioV thV gunaikoV thV kuriaV tou oikou kai hn h arrwstia autou krataia sfodra ewV ou ouc upeleifqh en autw pneuma

17. factum est autem post verba hæc ægrotavit filius mulieris matris familiæ et erat languor fortis nimis ita ut non remaneret in eo halitus

18. kai eipen proV hliou ti emoi kai soi anqrwpe tou qeou eishlqeV proV me tou anamnhsai taV adikiaV mou kai qanatwsai ton uion mou

18. dixit ergo ad Heliam quid mihi et tibi vir Dei ingressus es ad me ut rememorarentur iniquitates meæ et interficeres filium meum

19. kai eipen hliou proV thn gunaika doV moi ton uion sou kai elaben auton ek tou kolpou authV kai anhnegken auton eiV to uperwon en w autoV ekaqhto ekei kai ekoimisen auton epi thV klinhV autou

19. et ait ad eam da mihi filium tuum tulitque eum de sinu illius et portavit in cenaculum ubi ipse manebat et posuit super lectulum suum

20. kai anebohsen hliou kai eipen oimmoi kurie o martuV thV chraV meq' hV egw katoikw met' authV su kekakwkaV tou qanatwsai ton uion authV

20. et clamavit ad Dominum et dixit Domine Deus meus etiamne viduam apud quam ego utcumque sustentor adflixisti ut interficeres filium ejus

21. kai enefushsen tw paidariw triV kai epekalesato ton kurion kai eipen kurie o qeoV mou epistrafhtw dh h yuch tou paidariou toutou eiV auton

21. et expandit se atque mensus est super puerum tribus vicibus clamavitque ad Dominum et ait Domine Deus meus revertatur oro anima pueri hujus in viscera ejus

22. kai egeneto outwV kai anebohsen to paidarion

22. exaudivit Dominus vocem Heliæ et reversa est anima pueri intra eum et revixit

23. kai kathgagen auton apo tou uperwou eiV ton oikon kai edwken auton th mhtri autou kai eipen hliou blepe zh o uioV sou

23. tulitque Helias puerum et deposuit eum de cenaculo in inferiorem domum et tradidit matri suæ et ait illi en vivit filius tuus

24. kai eipen h gunh proV hliou idou egnwka oti anqrwpoV qeou ei su kai rhma kuriou en stomati sou alhqinon

24. dixitque mulier ad Heliam nunc in isto cognovi quoniam vir Dei es tu et verbum Domini in ore tuo verum est



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Footnotes:

17:1 - The prophet Elijah foretells drought as a consequence of Israel's disobedience. This drought is a clear sign of God's judgment on the idolatry and wickedness promoted by King Ahab and Queen Jezebel (see also Deuteronomy 11:16-17 and James 5:17-18).

17:2-6 - God cares for Elijah by sending ravens to feed him and providing water from the brook. This episode highlights divine providence even in times of crisis, showing how God is faithful to meet the needs of His servants (see also Psalm 37:25 and Matthew 6:26).

17:8-16 - Elijah goes to the house of a widow in Zarephath and performs the miracle of multiplying the oil and flour. This event underscores God's power to provide abundantly, especially for those who trust Him in the midst of adversity (see also Luke 4:25-26 and Philippians 4:19).

17:17-24 - Elijah raises the widow's son from the dead, demonstrating God's power over life and death. This miracle highlights God's compassion and ability to restore what was lost, anticipating the resurrection in the New Testament (see also Luke 7:14-15 and John 11:43-44).

17:24 - The widow of Zarephath recognizes Elijah as a true man of God. This highlights the authority of prophets as bearers of God's word and the importance of faith and spiritual discernment (see also John 3:2 and 1 John 4:1).

Verses related to I Reis, 17:

1 Kings chapter 17 introduces the prophet Elijah. How does God use this man to confront idolatry? This powerful text recounts Elijah's prophecy of drought, his miraculous sustenance by the brook of Cherith and the widow of Zarephath. The chapter explores themes such as faith, divine provision and the power of prayer. 1 Kings 17 also includes the resurrection of the widow's son. Ponder with us five biblical passages that illuminate the principles of trust and divine intervention demonstrated in this inspiring chapter.

James 5:17-18: "Elijah was human like us. He prayed fervently that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three and a half years. He prayed again, and the sky sent rain, and the earth produced its fruits." - James refers directly to the events of 1 Kings 17, where Elijah prays for drought and later for rain.

Luke 4:25-26: "I assure you that there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when heaven was closed for three and a half years, and there was a great famine throughout the land. However, Elijah was not sent to any of them, except to a widow from Zarephath, in the region of Sidon." - Jesus directly references the events of 1 Kings 17, mentioning the widow of Zarephath.

Hebrews 11:35: "Women welcomed back their dead, resurrected. Others were tortured and refused to be released in order to achieve a higher resurrection." - This verse may be referring, in part, to Elijah's resurrection of the widow's son in 1 Kings 17.

Psalms 103:7: "He manifested his ways to Moses, his deeds to the Israelites." - This psalm reflects on how God reveals his ways, just as he did with Elijah in 1 Kings 17.

Matthew 6:11: "Give us our daily bread today." - This verse from the Lord's Prayer echoes the theme of God's daily provision, exemplified in the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 17.

FAQ:

What did Elijah do when there was a famine in Israel?

Elijah, at God's request, withdrew to the brook Cherith, where he was fed by ravens, and then went to Zarephath, where he helped a widow. (1 Kings 17:2-9)

How did God use the widow of Zarephath to help Elijah?

God kept the widow's flour and oil from running out, ensuring sustenance for her, her son, and Elijah during the famine. (1 Kings 17:10-16)

What happened to the son of the widow of Zarephath?

The widow's son fell ill and died. Elijah prayed to God, and the boy was raised from the dead. (1 Kings 17:17-24)

How did Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel?

Elijah challenged 450 prophets of Baal to call on their god to consume a sacrifice. When Baal did not respond, Elijah called on God, who responded with fire from heaven. (1 Kings 18:20-39)

What did Elijah do after his victory over the prophets of Baal?

Elijah ordered the prophets of Baal to be arrested and killed at the Kishon Valley as a sign of purification for Israel. (1 Kings 18:40)


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