# Fire came out from Yahweh and consumed

"Yahweh sent a fire that consumed"

# consumed the burnt offering

The fire completely burning up the offering is spoken of as if the fire consumed or used up the burnt offering. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# lay facedown

"lay with their faces to the ground." This is a sign respect and honor. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])