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A Pure Vessel for God's Work
Commentators explain that Elisha's request for a "new cruse" was highly symbolic. A new, unused vessel represented purity, fit for a holy purpose. Scholars note this also ensured no one could claim the miracle was due to some pre-existing property of the pot, making it clear that the healing power came directly from God.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 2:20
18th Century
Theologian
The “new jar” and the “salt” are evidently chosen with regard to symbolism. The foul stream represents sin, and to cleanse it, emblems of purity mu…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 2:20
19th Century
Bishop
A new cruse. — Vessel; either dish, bowl, or cup (çĕlôhîth); it occurs only here. (Compare to …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 2:20
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein
One that had never been used, that it might not be thought t…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 2:19–25
17th Century
Minister
Observe the miracle of healing the waters. Prophets should make every place to which they come better for its inhabitants, endeavoring to sweeten b…