2 Kings 5:20

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Modern

Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.”

Traditional

But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the Lord liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.

Literal

And Gehazi the servant of Elisha the man of God said, “Behold, my master has spared Naaman this Aramaean—not receiving from his hands what he brought. For as YHWH lives, I will run after him and get from him something.”

Latin

Dixitque Giezi puer viri Dei: Pepercit dominus meus Naaman Syro isti, ut non acciperet ab eo quæ attulit: vivit Dominus, quia curram post eum, et accipiam ab eo aliquid.

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English

Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.”

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People

Elisha: A prophet who succeeded Elijah Gehazi: Elisha's servant; punished with leprosy for greed and deceit Naaman: Aramean commander healed of leprosy by Elisha

Places

Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

Glossary

Damascus Gehazi Kings, Books of First and Second Naaman Sons of the Prophets

Topics

Covetousness: Gehazi Covetousness: Gehazi, in Taking a Gift from Naaman Deception: Gehazi Falsehood: Gehazi, when he Ran After Naaman Gehazi: Covetousness of, and the Judgment of Leprosy Upon Joram: Also Called Jehoram: King of Syria Sends Naaman To, So That Namaan May be Healed of his Leprosy Naaman: A Syrian General, Healed of Leprosy by Elisha Oath: Gehazi Confirms his Lie By Profane Swearing: Gehazi Servant: Wicked and Unfaithful: Gehazi Servants: Bad: Gehazi Servants: Characteristics of Wicked Servants: Covetousness Syria: Inhabitants of Called Syrians

2 Kings 5:20

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