2 Kings 4:39
“And one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered thereof wild gourds his lap full, and came and shred them into the pot of pottage: for they knew them not.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And one went out into the fields to gather herbs,.... To put into the pottage, the gardens affording none in this time…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A wild vine - Not a real wild vine, the fruit of which, if not very palatable, is harmless; but some climbing plant with…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Wild gourds - This is generally thought to be the coloquintida, the fruit of a plant of the same name, about the size of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 4:38-44
We have here Elisha in his place, in his element, among the sons of the prophets, teaching them, and, as a father,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And one went out As the needful services were performed by the members of the college among themselves, it was no doubt…
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