He said, At this season, when the time comes round, you shall embrace a son. She said, No, my lord, you man of God, do not lie to your handmaid.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

About this season.At this set time.

According to the time of life. — Rather, at the revivi…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he said, about this season
In the next year:

according to the time of life ;

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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