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Observable Holiness
Commentators note that the Shunammite woman recognized Elisha not just by his title, 'man of God,' but by his personal character. His holiness was observable in his regular conduct, speech, and behavior. This shows that a consistent, godly life has a powerful and perceptible witness to others.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 4:9
19th Century
Bishop
A holy man of God. — The term “holy” is not a merely ornamental or conventional epithet of the “man of God” (i.e., prophe…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Kings 4:9–13
19th Century
Preacher
And she said to her husband, See now, I perceive that this is a holy man of God, who passes by us continually. Let us make a little chamber, pl…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 4:9
17th Century
Pastor
And she said to her husband
Not being willing to do anything without his leave and consent:
behol…
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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…