2 Kings 20:7
2 Kings 20:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered.”
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Read Full Chapter →At Isaiah's direction a poultice of figs is applied to the king's sore, and he recovers.
What Does 2 Kings 20:7 Mean?
The prophet prescribes a simple remedy, a cake of pressed figs laid upon the inflamed boil. The healing God had promised is carried out through an ordinary means at hand.
God who heals by His word here works through a humble poultice, showing that divine power and practical means are not at odds. The Lord often joins His promise to small, obedient acts. Heaven's blessings frequently arrive clothed in the everyday, inviting us to do the simple thing we are told and trust God for the result.
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What does 2 Kings 20:7 mean?
At Isaiah's direction a poultice of figs is applied to the king's sore, and he recovers.