2 Kings 4:3
“Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then he said, go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours,.... For he perceived that she had none:
even empty…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 4:1-7
Elisha's miracles were for use, not for show; this recorded here was an act of real charity. Such also were the miracles…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
borrow thee vessels Another sign of indigence. But the command to borrow many gave promise of the coming help.
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