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2 Kings 4:6

2 Kings 4:6
And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And it came to pass when the vessels were full,.... For the oil being miraculously increased as it was poured forth,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And the oil stayed - While there was a vessel to fill, there was oil sufficient; and it only ceased to flow when there…

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

she said unto her son Here the LXX., apparently only because -sons" had been mentioned before, has here also -sons" and…