KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
For this is what the LORD God of Israel says: The jar of flour will not run out, and the jug of oil will not be empty, until the day that the LORD sends rain on the earth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to miraculously provide food supplies that won't run out during the drought until He sends rain again.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the prophet Elijah, Israel was experiencing a severe drought as a judgment from God due to the people's idolatry under King Ahab. Elijah was sent to a widow in Zarephath who had only a handful of flour and a little oil left. God promised through Elijah that her supplies would not run out until the rain returned, demonstrating His provision and faithfulness.
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