1 Kings 17:16

Verse

The jar of flour was not exhausted and the jug of oil did not run dry, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Elijah.

American Standard Version (1901)

The jar of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of Jehovah, which he spake by Elijah.

Bible in Basic English

The store of meal did not come to an end, and the bottle was never without oil, as the Lord had said by the mouth of Elijah.

Free Bible Version

The jar of flour was did not become empty and the jug of olive oil did not run out, just as the Lord had said through Elijah.

Geneva Bible 1599

The barrell of the meale wasted not, nor the oyle was spent out of the cruse, according to the worde of the Lord, which he spake by the hand of Eliiah.

King James (Authorized) Version

And 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.

Translation for Translators

because the flour in the jar was never finished, and the jug of oil was never empty. That happened just like Yahweh had told Elijah that it would happen.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The jar of meal did not empty, neither did the jug of oil stop flowing, just as the word of Yahweh had said, as he had spoken by Elijah.

Noah Webster Bible

And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spoke by Elijah.

World English Bible

The jar of meal didn’t run out and the jar of oil didn’t fail, according to Yahweh’s word, which he spoke by Elijah.

Young's Literal Translation

the pitcher of meal was not consumed, and the dish of oil did not lack, according to the word of Jehovah that He spake by the hand of Elijah.

Context

The Widow of Zarephath

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.¹⁶The jar of flour was not exhausted and the jug of oil did not run dry, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Elijah.

Summary

In this verse, we see the miraculous provision of God through the prophet Elijah to a widow and her son during a severe famine. Despite having only a handful of flour and a little oil left, the widow's supply miraculously does not run out until the end of the drought. This account demonstrates God's faithfulness in providing for His people even in the midst of scarcity, encouraging trust in His provision and care. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience and faith in God's promises, as the widow's act of faith in following Elijah's instructions led to the continuous sustenance provided by God.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The barrel of meal wasted not - She continued to take out of her jar and out of her bottle the quantity of meal and oil requisite for the consumption of her household; and without carefully estimating what was left, she went with confidence each time for a supply, and was never disappointed. This miracle was very like that wrought by Jesus at the marriage at Cana in Galilee: as the servants drew the water out of the pots, they found it turned into wine; and thus they continued to draw wine from the water-pots till the guests had been sufficiently supplied.

1 Kings 17:16

The Widow of Zarephath

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Berean Standard Bible

The jar of flour was not exhausted and the jug of oil did not run dry, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Elijah.

American Standard Version (1901)

The jar of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of Jehovah, which he spake by Elijah.

Bible in Basic English

The store of meal did not come to an end, and the bottle was never without oil, as the Lord had said by the mouth of Elijah.

Free Bible Version

The jar of flour was did not become empty and the jug of olive oil did not run out, just as the Lord had said through Elijah.

Geneva Bible 1599

The barrell of the meale wasted not, nor the oyle was spent out of the cruse, according to the worde of the Lord, which he spake by the hand of Eliiah.

King James (Authorized) Version

And 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.

Translation for Translators

because the flour in the jar was never finished, and the jug of oil was never empty. That happened just like Yahweh had told Elijah that it would happen.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The jar of meal did not empty, neither did the jug of oil stop flowing, just as the word of Yahweh had said, as he had spoken by Elijah.

Noah Webster Bible

And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spoke by Elijah.

World English Bible

The jar of meal didn’t run out and the jar of oil didn’t fail, according to Yahweh’s word, which he spoke by Elijah.

Young's Literal Translation

the pitcher of meal was not consumed, and the dish of oil did not lack, according to the word of Jehovah that He spake by the hand of Elijah.

1 Kings 17:16

Verse

Context

The Widow of Zarephath

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Kings 17:16

The Widow of Zarephath

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary