And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full.
When you go inside, shut the door behind you and your sons, and pour the oil into all those containers. As each one gets full, set it aside.
God is giving specific instructions through Elisha for the widow to follow exactly as she performs this miracle of multiplication.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of ancient Israel, the prophet Elisha was helping a widow who was facing extreme poverty and the threat of losing her sons to creditors, as debt slavery was a common practice in that society. This miracle story occurs during a time when prophets like Elisha demonstrated God's power through acts of provision for the vulnerable. Elisha's instructions were part of a divine intervention to multiply the widow's small supply of oil, showcasing God's faithfulness to His people in desperate circumstances.
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