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2 Kings 4:27-29
New King James Version
2 Kings 4:27-29
New King James Version
27 Now when she came to the man of God at the hill, she caught him by the feet, but Gehazi came near to push her away. But the man of God said, “Let her alone; for her soul is in deep distress, and the Lord has hidden it from me, and has not told me.”
28 So she said, “Did I ask a son of my lord? (A)Did I not say, ‘Do not deceive me’?”
29 Then he said to Gehazi, (B)“Get[a] yourself ready, and take my staff in your hand, and be on your way. If you meet anyone, (C)do not greet him; and if anyone greets you, do not answer him; but (D)lay my staff on the face of the child.”
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- 2 Kings 4:29 Lit. Gird up your loins. The skirt of the robe was wrapped around the legs and tucked in the belt to gain freedom of movement.
2 Kings 4:27-29
New International Version
2 Kings 4:27-29
New International Version
27 When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she took hold of his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone! She is in bitter distress,(A) but the Lord has hidden it from me and has not told me why.”
28 “Did I ask you for a son, my lord?” she said. “Didn’t I tell you, ‘Don’t raise my hopes’?”
29 Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tuck your cloak into your belt,(B) take my staff(C) in your hand and run. Don’t greet anyone you meet, and if anyone greets you, do not answer. Lay my staff on the boy’s face.”
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