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oil shall not be empty, until the day that the LORD sends rain upon the earth.’” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.’” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/17.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/17.htm">New King James Version</a> For thus says the LORD God of Israel: ‘The bin of flour shall not be used up, nor shall the jar of oil run dry, until the day the LORD sends rain on the earth.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel says: ‘The bowl of flour shall not be used up, nor shall the jar of oil become empty, until the day that the LORD provides rain on the face of the earth.’” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For thus says the LORD God of Israel, &#8216The bowl of flour shall not be exhausted, nor shall the jar of oil be empty, until the day that the LORD sends rain on the face of the earth.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For thus says the LORD God of Israel, ‘The bowl of flour shall not be exhausted, nor shall the jar of oil be empty, until the day that the LORD sends rain on the face of the earth.’” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, ‘The bowl of flour shall not be exhausted, nor shall the jar of oil be empty, until the day that Yahweh sends rain on the face of the earth.’” <a href="/amp/1_kings/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For this is what the LORD God of Israel says: ‘The bowl of flour shall not be exhausted nor shall the jar of oil be empty until the day that the LORD sends rain [again] on the face of the earth.’” <a href="/csb/1_kings/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> for this is what the LORD God of Israel says, ‘The flour jar will not become empty and the oil jug will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain on the surface of the land.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> for this is what the LORD God of Israel says, &#8216The flour jar will not become empty and the oil jug will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain on the surface of the land.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> For thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, The jar of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that Jehovah sendeth rain upon the earth. <a href="/cev/1_kings/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD God of Israel has promised that your jar of flour won't run out and your bottle of oil won't dry up before he sends rain for the crops." <a href="/erv/1_kings/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> For thus saith the LORD, the 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. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is what the LORD God of Israel says: Until the LORD sends rain on the land, the jar of flour will never be empty and the jug will always contain oil." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'The bowl will not run out of flour or the jar run out of oil before the day that I, the LORD, send rain.'" <a href="/isv/1_kings/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> because this is what the LORD God of Israel says: 'That jar of flour will not run out, nor will that bottle of oil become empty until the very day that the LORD sends rain on the surface of the ground.'" <a href="/msb/1_kings/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ?The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.?? <a href="/net/1_kings/17.htm">NET Bible</a> For this is what the LORD God of Israel says, 'The jar of flour will not be empty and the jug of oil will not run out until the day the LORD makes it rain on the surface of the ground.'" <a href="/nheb/1_kings/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'The jar of flour shall not empty, neither shall the jug of oil be empty, until the day that the LORD sends rain on the surface of the land.'" <a href="/wbt/1_kings/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/1_kings/17.htm">World English Bible</a> For Yahweh, the God of Israel, says, ‘The jar of meal will not run out, and the jar of oil will not fail, until the day that Yahweh sends rain on the earth.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for thus said YHWH, God of Israel: The pitcher of meal is not consumed, and the dish of oil is not lacking, until the day of YHWH’s giving a shower on the face of the ground.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, The pitcher of meal is not consumed, and the dish of oil is not lacking, till the day of Jehovah's giving a shower on the face of the ground.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For thus said Jehovah the God of Israel, The bucket of flour shall not be spent, and the cruse of oil shall not fail until the day Jehovah shall give rain upon the face of the earth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: The pot of meal shall not waste, nor the cruse of oil be diminished, until the day wherein the Lord will give rain upon the face of the earth. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: ‘The jar of flour will not fail, nor the bottle of oil be diminished, until the day when the Lord will grant rain upon the face of the earth.’ ” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/17.htm">New American Bible</a> For the LORD, the God of Israel, says: The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, until the day when the LORD sends rain upon the earth.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For thus says the LORD the God of Israel: The jar of meal will not be emptied and the jug of oil will not fail until the day that the LORD sends rain on the earth.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For thus says the LORD God of Israel, The pot of flour shall not be spent, and the cruse of oil shall not diminish, until the day that the LORD sends rain upon the earth. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because thus says LORD JEHOVAH God of Israel: the jug of meal will not be spent and the horn of oil shall not fail until the day that LORD JEHOVAH will give rain on the face of the land.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: The jar of meal shall not be spent, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the land.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For thus saith the Lord, The pitcher of meal shall not fail, and the cruse of oil shall not diminish, until the day that the Lord gives rain upon the earth. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/17-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=6810" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/17.htm">The Widow of Zarephath</a> …13“Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son, 14<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: ḵōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">this is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3537.htm" title="3537: kaḏ (N-fsc) -- A jar. From an unused root meaning to deepen; properly, a pail; but generally of earthenware; a jar for domestic purposes.">‘The jar</a> <a href="/hebrew/7058.htm" title="7058: haq·qe·maḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- Flour, meal. From an unused root probably meaning to grind; flour.">of flour</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: ṯiḵ·lāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">be exhausted</a> <a href="/hebrew/6835.htm" title="6835: wə·ṣap·pa·ḥaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- A jar, jug. From an unused root meaning to expand; a saucer.">and the jug</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: haš·še·men (Art:: N-ms) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">of oil</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2637.htm" title="2637: ṯeḥ·sār (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To lack, need, be lacking, decrease. A primitive root; to lack; by implication, to fail, want, lessen.">run dry</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: ha·šêm (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: tit·tɛn (V-Qal-Inf) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">sends</a> <a href="/hebrew/1653.htm" title="1653: ge·šem (N-ms) -- Rain, shower. From gasham; a shower.">rain</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê (N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">the face</a> <a href="/hebrew/127.htm" title="127: hā·’ă·ḏā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- Ground, land. From 'adam; soil.">of the earth.’”</a> 15So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and there was food every day for Elijah and the woman and her household.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a> Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD. <a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Matthew 6:31-33</a> Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a> And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. <a href="/exodus/16-12.htm">Exodus 16:12-15</a> “I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’” / That evening quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. / When the layer of dew had evaporated, there were thin flakes on the desert floor, as fine as frost on the ground. ... <a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a> Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. <a href="/psalms/37-25.htm">Psalm 37:25</a> I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. <a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Luke 12:24</a> Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! <a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">Genesis 22:14</a> And Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. So to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.” <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a> Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. <a href="/mark/8-19.htm">Mark 8:19-20</a> When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Twelve,” they answered. / “And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Seven,” they said. <a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a> He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1-2</a> “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. <a href="/john/4-13.htm">John 4:13-14</a> Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. / But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” <a href="/2_kings/7-1.htm">2 Kings 7:1-2</a> Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the LORD says: ‘About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria, a seah of fine flour will sell for a shekel, and two seahs of barley will sell for a shekel.’” / But the officer on whose arm the king leaned answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” replied Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For thus said 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 sends rain on the earth.thus saith<a href="/2_kings/3-16.htm">2 Kings 3:16</a> And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches.<a href="/2_kings/7-1.htm">2 Kings 7:1</a> Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.<a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">2 Kings 9:6</a> And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.The barrel of meal<a href="/1_kings/17-4.htm">1 Kings 17:4</a> And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.<a href="/2_kings/4-2.htm">2 Kings 4:2-7,42-44</a> And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil… <a href="/matthew/14-17.htm">Matthew 14:17-20</a> And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes… sendeth [heb] giveth <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/17-12.htm">Barrel</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-3.htm">Bottle</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-12.htm">Bowl</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-12.htm">Cruse</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-7.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-28.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-22.htm">Empty</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-7.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">Exhausted</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-34.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-5.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-12.htm">Flour</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-23.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-12.htm">Jar</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-11.htm">Jug</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-12.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-12.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/genesis/24-46.htm">Pitcher</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-7.htm">Rain</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Run</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-28.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-38.htm">Spent</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-12.htm">Used</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-5.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-13.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Barrel</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Bottle</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Bowl</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Cruse</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-1.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Empty</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Exhausted</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-1.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Flour</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-24.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Jar</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Jug</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-6.htm">Pitcher</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-1.htm">Rain</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Run</a> <a href="/job/2-10.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Spent</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Used</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-15.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-15.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 17</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">Elijah, having prophesied against Ahab, </a> 3. <a href="/1_kings/17-3.htm">is sent to Cherith where the ravens feed him.</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/17-8.htm">He is sent to the widow of Zarephath</a> 17. <a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">He raises the widow's son</a> 24. <a href="/1_kings/17-24.htm">The woman believes him</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: This phrase emphasizes the authority and divine origin of the message. The LORD, Yahweh, is the covenant name of God, highlighting His relationship with Israel. This introduction is typical of prophetic declarations, underscoring that the message is not from Elijah himself but from God. It reflects the prophetic tradition where prophets serve as God's mouthpieces (<a href="/deuteronomy/18-18.htm">Deuteronomy 18:18</a>).The jar of flour will not be exhausted This promise of provision is a miraculous sign of God's power and care. In the context of a severe drought, the assurance that the flour will not run out is significant. It demonstrates God's ability to sustain life even in dire circumstances, reminiscent of the manna provided in the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4</a>). The jar symbolizes God's provision and faithfulness.and the jug of oil will not run dry Oil was a staple in ancient Israelite life, used for cooking, lighting, and anointing. The promise that the oil will not run dry further emphasizes God's provision. This miracle parallels the later miracle of Elisha with the widow's oil (<a href="/2_kings/4.htm">2 Kings 4:1-7</a>), showing a continuity of God's miraculous provision through His prophets.until the day the LORD sends rain The drought was a direct result of Israel's idolatry, specifically the worship of Baal, who was believed to control rain and fertility. By withholding rain, God demonstrated His sovereignty over nature, challenging Baal's supposed power. The promise of rain signifies a future restoration and the end of judgment, aligning with the biblical theme of repentance leading to restoration (<a href="/2_chronicles/7-13.htm">2 Chronicles 7:13-14</a>).upon the face of the earth. This phrase underscores the comprehensive nature of God's control over creation. The earth, in its entirety, is subject to God's will. The drought and subsequent rain are not random acts of nature but are orchestrated by God to fulfill His purposes. This reflects the biblical worldview of God's sovereignty over all the earth (<a href="/psalms/24.htm">Psalm 24:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> A prophet of God who is central to this account. He is sent by God to Zarephath during a time of drought and famine. 2. <a href="/topical/w/widow_of_zarephath.htm">Widow of Zarephath</a> A Gentile woman living in Zarephath, who is commanded by God to provide for Elijah despite her own dire circumstances. 3. <a href="/topical/z/zarephath.htm">Zarephath</a> A town in Sidon, outside of Israel, highlighting God's provision extending beyond the borders of Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/d/drought_and_famine.htm">Drought and Famine</a> A severe drought, a judgment from God, affecting the land, leading to widespread famine. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god_of_israel.htm">God of Israel</a> The covenant-keeping God who demonstrates His power and faithfulness through miraculous provision.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_provision.htm">God's Faithfulness in Provision</a> God promises to provide for our needs, even in the most desperate situations. Trust in His faithfulness and provision. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_in_uncertainty.htm">Obedience in Uncertainty</a> The widow's obedience to God's command, despite her lack, demonstrates faith. We are called to obey God, trusting His promises even when circumstances seem dire. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nature.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nature</a> The control over the flour and oil signifies God's sovereignty over creation. Recognize His power and authority in all aspects of life. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_god's_grace.htm">Inclusivity of God's Grace</a> God's provision for a Gentile widow foreshadows the inclusivity of the Gospel. Embrace and share God's grace with all people. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> The account encourages believers to depend on God daily, much like the daily provision of flour and oil, reflecting a life of faith and reliance on Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 17</a> <a href="/q/does_1_kings_17_14_have_historical_proof.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological support for the miraculous provision of flour and oil (1 Kings 17:14), or does this story conflict with known evidence? </a> <a href="/q/is_elijah's_story_in_1_kings_verified.htm">Are there references outside the Bible that corroborate Elijah’s activities in 1 Kings 17, or does his story lack external historical attestation? </a> <a href="/q/are_eucharistic_miracles_real.htm">Are Eucharistic miracles genuine occurrences?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_elijah's_life.htm">What are the key events in Elijah's biblical life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - For thus saith the Lord God of Israel [The words, "God of Israel," if anything, favour the supposition that he was speaking to one who was not of Israel. See on ver. 1. There the words were addressed to one who was denying the God of Israel] The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fall, until the day that the Lord sendeth [Heb. giveth. For תִּתֵן see note on 1 Kings 6:19] rain upon the earth. [Heb. on the face of the ground. Like expression <a href="/1_kings/18-1.htm">1 Kings 18:1</a>; <a href="/genesis/2-5.htm">Genesis 2:5</a>. It has been said that there is not a syllable here to imply a miracle, and it has been contended that this Sareptan household was sustained for over two years simply by the blessing of God on the use of natural means. But clearly, if there was nothing else, there was supernatural knowledge on Elijah's part. And it cannot be denied that the literal construction of the words points to a "supernatural and inexplicable multiplication of food" (Rawlinson), similar to those of which the Gospels tell. It is just possible that this was a figure of speech, which practically meant no more than the necessaries of life should somehow be provided, directly or indirectly, by God. Nor is this view effectually negatived, as Bahr contends, by <a href="/luke/4-26.htm">Luke 4:26</a>; but, in view of <a href="/2_kings/4-44.htm">2 Kings 4:44</a>, <a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">Matthew 14:15-21</a>; <a href="/2_kings/15-32.htm">2 Kings 15:32-38</a>, it is extremely improbable. It is curious how many miracles of Elijah and Elisha foreshadowed those of our blessed Lord. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/17-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction this is what כֹה֩ (ḵōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc says: אָמַ֨ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘The jar כַּ֤ד (kaḏ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3537.htm">Strong's 3537: </a> A pail, earthenware, a jar of flour הַקֶּ֙מַח֙ (haq·qe·maḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7058.htm">Strong's 7058: </a> Flour, meal will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no be exhausted תִכְלָ֔ה (ṯiḵ·lāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent and the jug וְצַפַּ֥חַת (wə·ṣap·pa·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6835.htm">Strong's 6835: </a> A jar, jug of oil הַשֶּׁ֖מֶן (haš·še·men) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> Grease, liquid, richness will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no run dry תֶחְסָ֑ר (ṯeḥ·sār) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2637.htm">Strong's 2637: </a> To lack, need, be lacking, decrease until עַ֠ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the day י֧וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (ha·šêm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set sends תֵּת־ (têṯ-) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set rain גֶּ֖שֶׁם (ge·šem) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1653.htm">Strong's 1653: </a> Rain, shower on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the face פְּנֵ֥י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face of the earth.” הָאֲדָמָֽה׃ (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_127.htm">Strong's 127: </a> Ground, land <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-14.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 17:14 For thus says Yahweh the God (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/17-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 17:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 17:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/17-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 17:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 17:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>