1 Kings 17:16

16 The jar of flour never became empty, and the jug always contained olive oil, as the LORD had promised through Elijah.

1 Kings 17:16 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 17:16

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.
] There being a continual increase and supply of both, through the mighty power of God working a continued miracle; just as the loaves and fishes were increased while the disciples were eating, ( Matthew 14:19 Matthew 14:20 ) .

1 Kings 17:16 In-Context

14 This is what the LORD God of Israel says: Until the LORD sends rain on the land, the jar of flour will never be empty and the jug will always contain oil."

15 She did what Elijah had told her. So she, Elijah, and her family had food for a long time.

16 The jar of flour never became empty, and the jug always contained olive oil, as the LORD had promised through Elijah.

17 Afterwards, the son of the woman who owned the house got sick. He got so sick that finally no life was left in him.

18 The woman asked Elijah, "What do you and I have in common, man of God? Did you come here to remind me of my sin and kill my son?"