29 Then he said to Gehazi, (A)“Get[a] yourself ready, and take my staff in your hand, and be on your way. If you meet anyone, (B)do not greet him; and if anyone greets you, do not answer him; but (C)lay my staff on the face of the child.”

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Footnotes

  1. 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.

29 Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tuck your cloak into your belt,(A) take my staff(B) 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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17 “Therefore (A)prepare yourself and arise,
And speak to them all that I command you.
(B)Do not be dismayed before their faces,
Lest I dismay you before them.

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17 “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say(A) to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified(B) by them, or I will terrify you before them.

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