Luke 4:27
“And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And many lepers were in Israel,.... The leprosy was a disease very common among the Jews; hence those laws concerning it…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Many lepers - For an account of the leprosy see the notes at Mat 8:1. Time of Eliseus - Time of Elisha. The word…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
None of them was cleansed - This verse is to be understood as the 26th; for Naaman, being a Syrian, was no leper in…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 4:14-30
After Christ had vanquished the evil spirit, he made it appear how much he was under the influence of the good Spirit;…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
saving Naaman the Syrian 2Ki 5:1-14. Thus both Elijah and Elisha had carried God's mercies to Gentiles.