1 Kings 17:14

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.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 17:4 is God's earlier provision promise to Elijah (ravens), echoed here for the widow — same pattern of miraculous sustenance.

2 Kings 4:2-7 mirrors this: a prophet multiplies oil for a widow in need — same type of provision miracle.

2 Kings 4:42-44 also features miraculous multiplication of bread, showing God's provision through prophets.

2 Kings 7:1 Parallel

2 Kings 7:1 parallels this: a prophet announces miraculous food supply during famine, both from God's word.

Matthew 14:17 shows a similar starting point — little food — before Jesus multiplies it, echoing God's provision here.

In Matthew 15:36-38, Jesus multiplies loaves and fish, echoing the miraculous provision of flour and oil. Both show God's abundant supply.

2 Kings 4:6 Parallel

In 2 Kings 4:6, Elisha multiplies oil for a widow, mirroring Elijah's miracle. Both sustain a widow through a never-ending supply.

Mark 8:8 Parallel

In Mark 8:8, the feeding of 4000 results in baskets of leftovers, like the never-ending flour and oil. Both demonstrate divine surplus.

Jeremiah 14:22 Related theme

In Jeremiah 14:22, the prophet declares only God can give rain, reinforcing the source of the rain Elijah promised. Both affirm God's sovereignty over drought.

In Matthew 6:34, Jesus teaches not to worry about daily needs, which is the faith the widow exercised trusting God's daily provision.