1 Kings 17:24
And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in thy mouth is truth.
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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
The word of the Lord in thy mouth is truth - Three grand effects were produced by this temporary affliction:
1. The woman was led to examine her heart, and try her ways;
2. The power of God became…
We have here a further recompence made to the widow for her kindness to the prophet; as if it were a small thing to be kept alive, her son, when dead, is restored to life, and so restored to her.…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Nowby this R.V. omits the last two words. The italics of A.V. shew that there is nothing in the Hebrew for -by," and the word rendered -this" is only a particle to strengthen the adverb -now." The…
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