1 Kings 17:6

And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.

Cross-reference

In 1 Kings 19:6, an angel provides bread and water — another miraculous feeding of Elijah, reinforcing God's sustaining care.

In 1 Kings 13:28, God restrains a lion from eating a disobedient prophet — a parallel divine use of animals for provision/protection.

Exodus 16:35 recounts daily manna; here ravens bring bread and meat — both show God miraculously sustaining His people daily.

Psalm 34:9 Related theme

Psalm 34:9 promises no lack for those who fear God; Elijah's daily provision by ravens exemplifies this promise.

Luke 22:35 Parallel

Luke 22:35 recalls Jesus' disciples lacking nothing when sent out — similar to Elijah's lack being supplied by God.

Matthew 14:19-21 shows Jesus multiplying food for thousands — both miracles of divine provision through human agents.

Leviticus 11:15 lists ravens as unclean — yet God used them to feed his prophet, showing His power over ritual categories.

Numbers 11:23 shows God's power to provide meat; ravens bringing meat similarly demonstrate His hand is not shortened.

Jeremiah 37:21 shows daily bread provided to Jeremiah in prison — similar to God's daily provision for Elijah by the brook.

Matthew 6:31-33 expands the lesson: as ravens fed Elijah, believers are called to trust God for daily needs rather than worry.

Hebrews 13:6 declares confidence in God's help — Elijah's reliance on ravens for food mirrors that bold trust.

Hebrews 13:5 urges contentment with God's presence — Elijah's experience of being provided for without possessions echoes that trust.

Matthew 19:26 states all things are possible with God — Elijah's provision by ravens exemplifies this truth.

Isaiah 33:16 Related theme

Isaiah 33:16 promises the righteous will have food supplied — Elijah exemplifies this promise during the famine.

Psalm 37:19 Related theme

Psalm 37:19 promises the righteous will not lack in famine — this parallels God's provision for Elijah during drought.

Psalm 34:10 Related theme

Psalm 34:10 contrasts hungry lions with those who seek the Lord lacking nothing; Elijah, fed by ravens, illustrates this.

Job 5:20 Parallel

Job 5:20 promises deliverance from famine — here Elijah literally experiences that deliverance through ravens.

Judges 15:18 has Samson thirsty before God provides water; Elijah drinks from the brook — both show God sustaining thirsty servants.