Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured.

Bible References

In vain

Matthew 5:26
I solemnly say to you, you will never get out at all until you have paid the last penny.
Luke 8:43
Then a woman who had had a hemorrhage for twelve years, who could not be cured by anybody,