2 Kings 20:10

And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 20:10

BSB

"It is easy for the shadow to lengthen ten steps," answered Hezekiah, "but not for it to go back ten steps."

AKJV

And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: no, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees.

CPDV

And Hezekiah said: "It is an easy for the shadow to increase for ten lines. And so I do not wish that this be done. Instead, let it turn back for ten degrees."

ERV

And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to decline ten steps: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten steps.

NHEB

Hezekiah answered, "It is a light thing for the shadow to go forward ten steps. Nay, but let the shadow return backward ten steps."

SMT

And Hezekiah will say, A light thing to the shadow to bow ten steps: nay, for the shadow shall turn backwards ten steps.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 20:10

AndHezekiahH3169Proper Name Masculine answeredH559VerbItisalightthingH7043VerbfortheshadowH6738Noun MasculinetogodownH5186Verb tenH6235Noun degreesH4609Noun FemininenaybutlettheshadowH6738Noun Masculine returnH7725Verb backwardH322Adverb tenH6235Noun degreesH4609Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Kings 20:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 20:10

Summary

King chooses more difficult backward shadow movement

Place

Jerusalem

Event

King selecting harder miracle option

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC