New International VersionYet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to a widow in Zarephath in the region of Sidon.
New Living TranslationYet Elijah was not sent to any of them. He was sent instead to a foreigner—a widow of Zarephath in the land of Sidon.
English Standard Versionand Elijah was sent to none of them but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.
Berean Standard BibleYet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to the widow of Zarephath in Sidon.
Berean Literal Bibleand Elijah was sent to none of them, except to Zarephath of Sidon, to a woman, a widow.
King James BibleBut unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.
New King James Versionbut to none of them was Elijah sent except to Zarephath, in the region of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.
New American Standard Bibleand yet Elijah was sent to none of them, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.
NASB 1995and yet Elijah was sent to none of them, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.
NASB 1977and yet Elijah was sent to none of them, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.
Legacy Standard Bibleand yet Elijah was sent to none of them, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.
Amplified Bibleand yet Elijah was not sent [by the Lord] to a single one of them, but only to Zarephath in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.
Christian Standard BibleYet Elijah was not sent to any of them except a widow at Zarephath in Sidon.
Holman Christian Standard BibleYet Elijah was not sent to any of them—but to a widow at Zarephath in Sidon.
American Standard Versionand unto none of them was Elijah sent, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.
Contemporary English Versionbut Elijah was sent only to a widow in the town of Zarephath near the city of Sidon.
English Revised Versionand unto none of them was Elijah sent, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationBut God didn't send Elijah to anyone except a widow at Zarephath in the territory of Sidon.
Good News TranslationYet Elijah was not sent to anyone in Israel, but only to a widow living in Zarephath in the territory of Sidon.
International Standard VersionYet Elijah wasn't sent to a single one of those widows except to one at Zarephath in Sidon.
NET BibleYet Elijah was sent to none of them, but only to a woman who was a widow at Zarephath in Sidon.
New Heart English BibleElijah was sent to none of them, except to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.
Webster's Bible TranslationBut to none of them was Elijah sent, save to Sarepta, a city of Sidon, to a woman that was a widow.
Weymouth New Testamentand yet to not one of them was Elijah sent: he was only sent to a widow at Zarephath in the Sidonian country. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to the widow of Zarephath in Sidon.
World English BibleElijah was sent to none of them, except to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand to none of them was Elijah sent, but—to Sarepta of Sidon, to a woman, a widow;
Berean Literal Bibleand Elijah was sent to none of them, except to Zarephath of Sidon, to a woman, a widow.
Young's Literal Translation and unto none of them was Elijah sent, but -- to Sarepta of Sidon, unto a woman, a widow;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd to none of them was Elias sent, except to Sarepta, of Sidon, to a widow woman. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd to none of them was Elias sent, but to Sarepta of Sidon, to a widow woman.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd to none of these was Elijah sent, except to Zarephath of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.
New American BibleIt was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon.
New Revised Standard Versionyet Elijah was sent to none of them except to a widow at Zarephath in Sidon. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYet Elijah was not sent to one of them, but to Zarephath of Sidon, to a widow.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English“And Elijah was not sent to one of them except to Tsarepta of Tsidon unto a widow woman.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand to no one of them was Elijah sent, but to Sarepta, a city of Sidon, to a woman that was a widow.
Godbey New Testamentand Elijah was sent to none of them, except to a widow woman in Sarepta of Sidon.
Haweis New Testament
And unto none of them was Elias sent, but unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, to a widow woman.
Mace New Testament
yet to none of them was Elias sent, except to one widow in Sarepta, a city of Sidon.
Weymouth New Testament
and yet to not one of them was Elijah sent: he was only sent to a widow at Zarephath in the Sidonian country.
Worrell New Testament
and to no one of them was Elijah sent, except to Zarephath in the land of Sidon, to a womanwho was a widow.
Worsley New Testament
but Elias was sent to none of thosewidows, but to a widow-woman at Sareptain the territory of Sidon.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Rejection at Nazareth… 25But I tell you truthfully that there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and great famine swept over all the land. 26YetElijahwas not senttoanyof them,buttothe widowof Zarephathin Sidon.27And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”…
Cross References 1 Kings 17:8-16Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: / “Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” / So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” ...
1 Kings 17:9“Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.”
1 Kings 18:1After a long time, in the third year of the drought, the word of the LORD came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the face of the earth.”
1 Kings 18:45Meanwhile, the sky grew dark with clouds and wind, and a heavy rain began to fall. So Ahab rode away and went to Jezreel.
1 Kings 19:10“I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.”
2 Kings 4:1-7Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” / “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. ...
2 Kings 5:1-14Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” ...
Matthew 11:21-22“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.
Matthew 15:21-28Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. / And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” ...
Mark 7:24-30Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice. / Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet. / Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. ...
John 4:46-54So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. / When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die. / Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” ...
Romans 11:2-4God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? / And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”
James 5:17-18Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. / Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.
Hebrews 11:35Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.
Acts 10:34-35Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.
Treasury of Scripture But to none of them was Elias sent, save to Sarepta, a city of Sidon, to a woman that was a widow. save. 1 Kings 17:9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, whichbelongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee. Zarephath. Obadiah 1:20 And the captivity of this host of the children of Israelshall possess that of the Canaanites,even unto Zarephath; and the captivity of Jerusalem, whichis in Sepharad, shall possess the cities of the south. Sarepta. Jump to Previous CityEliasElijahEli'jahExceptFamineIsraelMonthsRainRegionSaveSevereSidonSixThreeTimeTruthWidowZarephathZar'ephathJump to Next CityEliasElijahEli'jahExceptFamineIsraelMonthsRainRegionSaveSevereSidonSixThreeTimeTruthWidowZarephathZar'ephathLuke 4 1.The fasting and temptation of Jesus.14.He begins to preach.16.The people of Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him.33.He cures one possessed of a demon,38.Peter's mother-in-law,40.and various other sick persons.41.The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it.42.He preaches through the cities of Galilee.Yet Elijah was not sent to any of themThis phrase highlights the sovereignty of God in choosing whom He sends His prophets to. Elijah, a prominent prophet in Israel, was not sent to the many widows in Israel during the severe famine. This underscores the theme of divine election and God's purposes that transcend human expectations. It also serves as a reminder of Israel's spiritual state at the time, which was marked by idolatry and rebellion against God, leading to a lack of receptivity to His prophets. but to the widow of Zarephath
Zarephath was a town located in the region of Sidon, outside of Israel's borders. The choice of a Gentile widow as the recipient of God's miraculous provision through Elijah is significant. It prefigures the inclusion of Gentiles in God's redemptive plan, a theme that is further developed in the New Testament. This act of sending Elijah to a non-Israelite widow demonstrates God's compassion and willingness to extend His grace beyond the boundaries of Israel, challenging the prevailing Jewish exclusivism of the time. in Sidon
Sidon was a major Phoenician city, known for its wealth and commerce. It was also a center of Baal worship, which was in direct opposition to the worship of Yahweh. The fact that Elijah was sent to a widow in this region highlights the contrast between the faith of a Gentile woman and the unbelief of many in Israel. This geographical detail emphasizes the reach of God's mercy and the breaking down of barriers between Jews and Gentiles, a theme that is echoed in the ministry of Jesus Christ, who often ministered to and praised the faith of Gentiles. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElijahA prophet of God in the Old Testament, known for his faithfulness and miraculous works. He played a significant role during a time of great apostasy in Israel. 2. Widow of ZarephathA Gentile woman living in Zarephath, a town in Sidon. She was chosen by God to sustain Elijah during a severe famine, despite her own dire circumstances. 3. ZarephathA town in the region of Sidon, outside of Israel. It was a Gentile area, highlighting God's outreach beyond the Jewish people. 4. SidonA significant ancient city in Phoenicia, known for its wealth and pagan practices. It represents the Gentile world in this context. 5. FamineA severe drought and famine occurred during Elijah's time, which was a judgment from God due to Israel's idolatry and disobedience. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and ChoiceGod chooses whom He will use and bless, often in unexpected ways and places. His plans transcend human boundaries and prejudices. Faith in ActionThe widow's faith and obedience in providing for Elijah, despite her own lack, resulted in God's miraculous provision. Faith often requires stepping out in trust, even when circumstances seem dire. God's Heart for All NationsGod's care for the widow of Zarephath, a Gentile, foreshadows the inclusion of all nations in His redemptive plan. This challenges believers to embrace a global perspective in their faith and outreach. Provision in DesperationGod often provides in the most desperate situations, teaching us to rely on Him rather than our own resources or understanding. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 4
How did Elijah help the widow during the famine?
Is there any historical or archaeological support for the miraculous provision of flour and oil (1 Kings 17:14), or does this story conflict with known evidence?
How does the resurrection of the Shunammite's son (2 Kings 4:18-37) align with or contradict other biblical resurrection accounts?
What does the Bible say about single mothers?(26) Save unto Sarepta.--Better, but unto Sarepta, the Greek conjunction here marking a contrast rather than an exception. Sarepta, the Zarephath of 1Kings 17:9, was a Phoenician city lying between Tyre and Sidon. The reference to this incident at the commencement of our Lord's ministry is a striking instance of His method of reading the underlying lessons of the narratives of the Old Testament, such as we see afterwards in His reference to David eating the shewbread. (See Notes on Matthew 12:3-4.) In what seemed a mere episode in the life of Elijah He finds a truth which implies the future calling of the Gentiles. When He complied with the prayer of the Syro-Ph?nician woman, He was doing as Elijah had done.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Yetκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.ElijahἨλίας(Ēlias)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2243:Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite.was [not] sentἐπέμφθη(epemphthē)Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3992:To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth.toπρὸς(pros)Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.[any]οὐδεμίαν(oudemian)Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3762:No one, none, nothing.of them,αὐτῶν(autōn)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.butεἰ(ei)Conjunction
Strong's 1487:If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.toπρὸς(pros)Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.[the] widowχήραν(chēran)Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5503:Feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of chasma through the idea of deficiency; a widow, literally or figuratively.of ZarephathΣάρεπτα(Sarepta)Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4558:Zarephath, a town in the district of Sidon in Phoenicia. Of Hebrew origin; Sarepta, a place in Palestine.in Sidon.Σιδωνίας(Sidōnias)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4606:Sidonian, inhabitant of Sidon. From Sidon; a Sidonian, i.e. Inhabitant of Sidon.
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