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A Plea, Not an Insult
Commentators explain that the woman's response, 'do not lie,' was not disrespectful but a raw, emotional plea. Given her age and her husband's, the promise of a son seemed too good to be true. Her words expressed a deep desire not to have her hopes falsely raised, reflecting the magnitude of the miracle being promised.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 4:16
18th Century
Theologian
Do not lie - Compare a similar incredulity in Genesis 17:17; Genesis 18:12; and Luke 1:20. The expression “do not lie,” which see…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 4:16
19th Century
Bishop
About this season. — At this set time.
According to the time of life. — Rather, at the revivi…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Kings 4:14–19
19th Century
Preacher
And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old. And he said, Call her. And…
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John Gill
On 2 Kings 4:16
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, about this season
In the next year:
according to the time of life ;
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 4:8–17
17th Century
Minister
Elisha was well thought of by the king of Israel for his recent services; a good man can take as much pleasure in serving others as in raising hims…