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 Exposition
Then he said, go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours,.... For he perceived that she had none:
even empty vessels; which they might more readily lend her:
borrow not a few; but as…
Elisha's miracles were for use, not for show; this recorded here was an act of real charity. Such also were the miracles of Christ, not only great wonders, but great favours to those for whom they…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
borrow thee vessels Another sign of indigence. But the command to borrow many gave promise of the coming help.
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