2 Kings 2:10

And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 2:10

BSB
"You have requested a difficult thing," said Elijah. "Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so."
AKJV
And he said, You have asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so to you; but if not, it shall not be so.
CPDV
And he responded: "You have requested a difficult thing. Nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, you will have what you requested. But if you do not see, it shall not be."
ERV
And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.
NHEB
He said, "You have asked a hard thing. If you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so."
SMT
And he will say, Thou wert hard to ask: if thou shalt see me taken from thee, it shall be thus to thee; and if not, it shall not be.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 2:10

AndhesaidH559VerbThouhastaskedH7592VerbahardthingH7185VerbneverthelessifthouseeH7200VerbmewhenIamtakenH3947Verbfromtheeitshallbesountotheebutifnotitshallnotbeso

Commentary for 2 Kings 2:10

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Overview of 2 Kings 2:10
Summary
Condition set for spiritual inheritance transfer
Place
Jordan River region
Event
Elijah states condition for inheritance
Estimated Time Period
c. 850 BC
Category
Teaching