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1 Kings 17:14 · KJV

"For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth."

King James Version

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Passage Context

12And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.
13And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.
14For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth.
15And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.
16And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you see God's provision in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to trust God in times of need?

3

When have you experienced unexpected blessings?

Life Application

provision

Recognize the small blessings in your life as evidence of God's provision. Keep a gratitude journal to document these moments.

faith

Trusting God for your needs can be challenging. Consider ways to deepen your faith when facing uncertainty.

Places in This Verse

Zarephath

A coastal city in ancient Phoenicia, known for its trade and as the location of Elijah's miraculous encounter with a widow.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The miraculous provision of food for Elijah and the widow foreshadows Jesus' miracles of feeding the multitudes.

See also: John 6:11

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