2 Kings 5:14

Translations

Modern

So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean.

Traditional

Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.

Literal

And he went down and dipped in the Jordan seven times, according to the saying of the man of God. And his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.

Latin

Descendit, et lavit in Jordane septies juxta sermonem viri Dei: et restituta est caro ejus sicut caro pueri parvuli, et mundatus est.

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English

So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean.

Notes

2 Kings 5:13–14

Naaman put aside his pride. He followed the instructions from the man of God and felt God's healing power. Following God's guidance leads to blessings and purity (Psalm 119:9–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Elisha

Events

Prophecies of Elijah

Related verses

Job 33:25
…then his flesh is refreshed like a child’s; he returns to the days of his youth.
Luke 4:27
And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”
Luke 5:13
Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him.
Zechariah 14:8
And on that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half of it toward the Eastern Sea and the other half toward the Western Sea, in summer and winter alike.
Ezekiel 47:1–9
Then the man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar.
John 2:5
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”
2 Kings 5:10
Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.”
Job 31:13
If I have rejected the cause of my manservant or maidservant when they made a complaint against me,
Zechariah 13:1
“On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the people of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.
Hebrews 11:7–8
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Proverbs 25:11–12
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
2 Chronicles 20:20
Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”

Parallels

Luke 17:11–19

Places

Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history

Glossary

Abana Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Damascus Elisha Jordan River Kings, Books of First and Second Naaman Sons of the Prophets

Topics

Elisha: Miracles of Heals Naaman the Leper Excuses: General Scriptures Concerning Joram: Also Called Jehoram: King of Syria Sends Naaman To, So That Namaan May be Healed of his Leprosy Jordan: Naaman Washes In, for the Healing of his Leprosy Leprosy: Healed: Naaman Leprosy: Power of God Manifested in Curing Masters: should Receive Faithful Advice from Servants Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God: Elisha: Naaman Healed Miracles: Catalogue of Cures Naaman Miracles: Design of Naaman: A Syrian General, Healed of Leprosy by Elisha Select Readings: Naaman the Leper the River Jordan: Remarkable Events Connected With: Healing of Naaman the Leper Water: Miracles Connected With: Healing Powers Communicated To

2 Kings 5:14

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