And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, [There is] nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.
Ver. 43. And said to his servant.] The widow of Sarepta's son, saith Vatablus. Heb., To his young man.
Look toward the sea.] Whence great vapours arise, which breed clouds and rain.
There is nothing.] God seeth good to suspend his answer sometimes, and to hold his people in request, for the trial and exercise of their faith and patience, and that they may call in the help of others at a dead lift.
Go again seven times.] We must persevere in prayer, waiting patiently upon him who "waiteth to be gracious," Isa 30:18 and will not fail at his own time.