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God's Power, Not Salt's
Commentators stress that Elisha's use of salt was intentionally counterintuitive. Salt normally makes water undrinkable and soil barren. This choice demonstrates that the healing was a pure act of God's power, not a natural remedy. Elisha gives all credit to God, declaring, "Thus saith the Lord, I have healed these waters."
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 2:21
18th Century
Theologian
The spring of the waters - The spring intended is probably the one now called Ain es-Sultan, which is not much more than a mile from the sit…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 2:21
19th Century
Bishop
The spring of the waters. —Now called Aines Sultân (“the Sultan’s Fountain”), a fine spring of sweet water, whic…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 2:21
17th Century
Pastor
And he went forth unto the spring of the waters
The fountain from whence they flowed, the head of them:
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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…