1 Kings 17:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 17:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 17:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 17:11 — KJV
“And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand.”
— 1 Kings 17:11 (KJV)
1 Kings 17:11 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 17:11
“Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thine handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 17:11: pray, morsel, bread
“And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left in thine house shall come and crouch to him for a piece of silver and a morsel of bread, and shall say, Put me, I pray thee, into one of the priests' offices, that I may eat a piece of bread. Put: Heb. Join one of...: or, somewhat about the priesthood”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 17:11: pray, morsel, bread
“And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said. comfort: Heb. stay are...: Heb. you have passed”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 17:11: fetch, morsel, bread
“I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up again: and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 17:11: bring, thine, hand
“And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 17:11: called, pray, hand
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