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For thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, The jar of meal shall not empty, neither shall the jar of oil fail, until the day that Yahweh sends rain on the earth.
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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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19th Century
Baptist
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For thus saith the Lord God of Israel Whom the prophet perceived she had knowledge of, and faith in:
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Presbyterian
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…
