Then he said, Go, borrow you vessels abroad of all your neighbors, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Abroad. —Literally, from the outside (of the house); out of doors.

Borrow not a few. —See margin.…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then he said, go, borrow you vessels abroad of all your neighbours For he perceived that she had none:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

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