2 Kings 8:10

And Elisha said unto him, Go, say unto him, Thou mayest certainly recover: howbeit the LORD hath shewed me that he shall surely die.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 8:10

BSB
Elisha answered, "Go and tell him, 'You will surely recover.' But the LORD has shown me that in fact he will die."
AKJV
And Elisha said to him, Go, say to him, You may certainly recover: however, the LORD has showed me that he shall surely die.
CPDV
And Elisha said to him: "Go, tell him: 'You will be healed.' But the Lord has revealed to me that, dying he shall die."
ERV
And Elisha said unto him, Go, say unto him, Thou shalt surely recover; howbeit the LORD hath shewed me that he shall surely die.
NHEB
Elisha said to him, "Go, say to him, 'You shall surely recover;' however the LORD has shown me that he shall surely die."
SMT
And Elisha will say, Go, say, Living, shalt thou not live? and Jehovah caused me to see that dying, he shall die.

Commentary for 2 Kings 8:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Kings 8:10
Summary
Prophet reveals recovery possible but death certain
Event
Prophet delivers contradictory prophecy
Estimated Time Period
c. 850 BC
Category
Prophecy