2 Kings 4:3

Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for 2 Kings 4:3

BSB

"Go," said Elisha, "borrow jars, even empty ones, from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And he said to her: "Go, ask to borrow from all your neighbors empty vessels, more than a few.

ERV

Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.

NHEB

Then he said, "Go, borrow containers from of all your neighbors, even empty containers. Do not borrow just a few.

SMT

And he will say, Go ask for thyself vessels from without from all thine dwelling near; empty vessels; thou shalt not be little.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 4:3

ThenhesaidH559Verb GoH3212Verb borrowH7592VerbtheevesselsH3627Noun Masculine abroadH2351Noun MasculineofallthyneighboursH7934AdjectiveevenemptyH7386Adjective vesselsH3627Noun MasculineborrownotafewH4591Verb

Commentary for 2 Kings 4:3

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 4:3

Summary

Prophet commands widow to borrow many empty vessels

Place

Widow's neighborhood

Event

Prophet gives borrowing instruction

Estimated Time Period

c. 850 BC