1 Kings 17:12
“And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.”
What does 1 Kings 17:12 mean?
1 Kings 17:12 (KJV) reads, "And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die." This…
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The context of 1 Kings 17:12 is a poignant moment in the life of a widow from Zarephath, encapsulating the themes of desperation, divine providence, and unswerving faith. The scripture reads, ‘And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humbled hearts, seeking Your presence and guidance in our lives. Lord, we reflect upon the poignant words of the widow in 1 Kings 17:12, when she proclaimed, "As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in…
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