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Then he said, Go, borrow you vessels abroad of all your neighbors, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.
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Vessels of Faith
Elisha's instruction to "borrow not a few" was a direct challenge to the widow's faith. Commentators explain that the amount of oil she would receive was limited only by the number of empty vessels she prepared. This illustrates a powerful principle: God's provision is abundant, but our capacity to receive it is often determined by our own faith and expectation. We are called to bring our "empty vessels" to God, expecting Him to fill them.
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19th Century
Anglican
Abroad. —Literally, from the outside (of the house); out of doors.
Borrow not a few. —See margin.…
Baptist
Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.
"Get as many empty oil ja…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then he said, go, borrow you vessels abroad of all your neighbours For he perceived that she had none:
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Presbyterian
Elisha's miracles were acts of genuine benevolence, and so were Christ's; they were not only great wonders but also great favors to those for whom …