stretched] Heb. measured. The Hebrew word importeth such a posture, as in a like case is noted of Elisha, 2 Kings 4:34. He so lay upon the childe, that by sense of the childes coldnesse, his own spirit in calling on God might be the more fervent, and also that he might discern heat and life, as it should come into the childe, Acts 20:10. three times] To shew his fervency and constancy in prayer. So Matthew 26:44. 2 Corinthians 12:8. into him] Heb. into his inward parts.