2 Kings 4:3

Modern

“Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few.

Traditional

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

Literal

And he said, “Go, ask for yourself vessels from outside, from all your neighbors—empty vessels. Do not let it be few.

Latin

Cui ait: Vade, pete mutuo ab omnibus vicinis tuis vasa vacua non pauca,

Hebrew

English

“Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few.

Theme notes and profiles

John 2:7
Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim.
Psalm 81:10
I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it.
John 16:24
Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
2 Kings 3:16
…and he said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Dig this valley full of ditches.’
2 Kings 13:18–19
Then Elisha said, “Take the arrows!” So he took them, and Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Strike the ground!” So he struck the ground three times and stopped.