Treasury of Scripture Knowledge He brought a famine upon them, and they that provoked him in their envy, were reduced to a small number, for they could not endure the commandments of the Lord. Sirach 47:31And they sought out all iniquities, till vengeance came upon them, and put an end to all their sins. Sirach 48:1 And Elias the prophet stood up, as a fire, and his word burnt like a torch. Sirach 48:3 By the word of the Lord he shut up the heaven, and he brought down fire from heaven thrice. Sirach 48:4 Thus was Elias magnified in his wondrous works. And who can glory like to thee? Context Sirach 48…1And Elias the prophet stood up, as a fire, and his word burnt like a torch. 2He brought a famine upon them, and they that provoked him in their envy, were reduced to a small number, for they could not endure the commandments of the Lord. 3By the word of the Lord he shut up the heaven, and he brought down fire from heaven thrice.… Cross References Sirach 47:31 And they sought out all iniquities, till vengeance came upon them, and put an end to all their sins. Sirach 48:1 And Elias the prophet stood up, as a fire, and his word burnt like a torch. Sirach 48:3 By the word of the Lord he shut up the heaven, and he brought down fire from heaven thrice. Sirach 48:4 Thus was Elias magnified in his wondrous works. And who can glory like to thee? |