The words, emptied from vessel to vessel, are so suggestive! The Holy Spirit in making use of such an expression means more than we may think from a surface or careless reading. The figure has to do with wine-making. It tells one of the methods used in producing a clear, rich, well-refined wine. It is poured into a vessel and allowed to stand for a certain length of time under respective circumstances perhaps of heat, cold, light of darkness. Then it is poured again into another.
The Holy Spirit, And Prayer ... Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba!...
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! - Psalm 97:1
