Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

Thus saith

2 Kings 3:16
and he said, "This is what the Lord says, 'Make many cisterns in this valley,'
2 Kings 7:1
Elisha replied, "Hear the word of the Lord! This is what the Lord says, 'About this time tomorrow a seah of finely milled flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel at the gate of Samaria.'"
2 Kings 9:6
So Jehu got up and went inside. Then the prophet poured the olive oil on his head and said to him, "This is what the Lord God of Israel says, 'I have designated you as king over the Lord's people Israel.

The barrel of meal

1 Kings 17:4
Drink from the stream; I have already told the ravens to bring you food there."
2 Kings 4:2
Elisha said to her, "What can I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?" She answered, "Your servant has nothing in the house except a small jar of olive oil."
Matthew 14:17
They said to him, "We have here only five loaves and two fish."
Matthew 15:36
he took the seven loaves and the fish, and after giving thanks, he broke them and began giving them to the disciples, who then gave them to the crowds.

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