2 Kings 5:16

But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 5:16

BSB
But Elisha replied, "As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it." And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused.
AKJV
But he said, As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.
CPDV
But he responded, "As the Lord lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it." And though he urged him strongly, he did not agree at all.
ERV
But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.
NHEB
But he said, "As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none." He urged him to take it; but he refused.
SMT
And he will say, Jehovah lives whom I stood before him if I will take. And he will press upon him to take, and he will refuse.

Commentary for 2 Kings 5:16

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Overview of 2 Kings 5:16
Summary
Prophet refuses payment for miraculous healing.
Place
Dothan
Event
Elisha declines reward
Estimated Time Period
c. 850 BC
Category
Narrative