2 Kings 4:3 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

¹Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.

²And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.

³Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.

⁴And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full.

⁵So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured out.

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Reflection Questions

How do you seek help from others in times of need?

What does it mean for you to be resourceful?

When have you relied on community support?

Life Application

community

Reach out to neighbors or friends when you need support, as the widow did. Building community can provide strength.

faith

Trust in God's provision by taking practical steps, like borrowing vessels, to prepare for blessings.

People in This Verse

ElishaOT

The successor to Elijah, known for performing miracles and continuing Elijah's prophetic ministry.

First appearance: 1 Kings 19:16

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse reflects the theme of faith and God's provision, which is central to Jesus' ministry, where he often performed miracles in response to faith.

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