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A Miracle of Faith
Commentators suggest that the increase of the widow's faith was as great a miracle as the multiplication of her food. Her willingness to trust God's promise, delivered through Elijah, demonstrates a faith that God Himself cultivated. As Charles Spurgeon notes, faith can be contagious, with Elijah's boldness inspiring the widow to believe.
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1 Kings
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 17:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
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 sen…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 17:14
17th Century
Pastor
For thus saith the Lord God of Israel
Whom the prophet perceived she had knowledge of, and faith in:
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 17:8–16
17th Century
Minister
Many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, and some, it is likely, would have welcomed him to their houses; yet he is sent to honour and ble…