2 Kings 2:20
“And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he went forth unto the spring of the waters,.... The fountain from whence they flowed, the head of them:
and cast…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The “new cruse” and the “salt” are evidently chosen from a regard to symbolizm. The foul stream represents sin, and to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 2:19-25
Elisha had, in this respect, a double portion of Elijah's spirit, that he wrought more miracles than Elijah. Some reckon…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein The purity and freshness of the vessel were to typify the purification…