2 Kings 4:32
2 Kings 4:32 in Multiple Translations
When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed.
And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.
And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.
And when Elisha came into the house he saw the child dead, stretched on his bed.
When Elisha got to the house, there was the boy, lying dead on his bed.
Then came Elisha into the house, and beholde, the childe was dead, and layed vpon his bedde.
And Elisha cometh in to the house, and lo, the youth is dead, laid on his bed,
When Elisha had come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and lying on his bed.
And when Elisha had come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.
Eliseus therefore went into the house, and behold the child lay dead on his bed.
When Elisha reached the house, he saw that the boy was lying dead on his bed.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 4:32
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2 Kings 4:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּבֹ֥א
אֱלִישָׁ֖ע
הַ/בָּ֑יְתָ/ה
וְ/הִנֵּ֤ה
הַ/נַּ֨עַר֙
מֵ֔ת
מֻשְׁכָּ֖ב
עַל
מִטָּתֽ/וֹ
וַ/יָּבֹ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֱלִישָׁ֖ע
ʼĔlîyshâʻ
H477
Elisha
N-proper
הַ/בָּ֑יְתָ/ה
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms | Suff
וְ/הִנֵּ֤ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
הַ/נַּ֨עַר֙
naʻar
H5288
youth
Art | N-ms
מֵ֔ת
mûwth
H4191
to die
V-Qal
מֻשְׁכָּ֖ב
shâkab
H7901
to lie down
V-Hophal-Inf-c
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
מִטָּתֽ/וֹ
miṭṭâh
H4296
bed
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 4:32
וַ/יָּבֹ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֱלִישָׁ֖ע
ʼĔlîyshâʻ
H477
"Elisha"
N-proper
Elisha was a famous prophet in the Bible who lived during the time of the divided kingdom. His name means God is salvation, and he is first mentioned in 1 Kings 19:16. Elisha succeeded Elijah as a great prophet.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.19.16; son of: Shaphat (H8202H) Also named: Elissaios (Ἐλισσαῖος "Elisha" G1666) § Elisha = "God is salvation" the great prophet who succeeded Elijah
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: Elisha. See also: 1 Kings 19:16; 2 Kings 5:20; 2 Kings 13:21.
הַ/בָּ֑יְתָ/ה
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וְ/הִנֵּ֤ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
הַ/נַּ֨עַר֙
naʻar
H5288
"youth"
Art | N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means a young person, either a boy or a girl, from infancy to adolescence. It is used to describe the servants and attendants who worked for kings and other important people in the Old Testament, like King David's servants.
Definition: 1) a boy, lad, servant, youth, retainer 1a) boy, lad, youth 1b) servant, retainer
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: babe, boy, child, damsel (from the margin), lad, servant, young (man). See also: Genesis 14:24; 1 Samuel 25:5; Psalms 37:25.
מֵ֔ת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
מֻשְׁכָּ֖ב
shâkab
H7901
"to lie down"
V-Hophal-Inf-c
To lie down can mean to rest, sleep, or have sexual relations, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible. It can also mean to relax or be at rest.
Definition: : lay_down/lie_with 1) to lie down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lie, lie down, lie on 1a2) to lodge 1a3) to lie (of sexual relations) 1a4) to lie down (in death) 1a5) to rest, relax (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be lain with (sexually) 1c) (Pual) to be lain with (sexually) 1d) (Hiphil) to make to lie down 1e) (Hophal) to be laid
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (down, down to sleep, still with), lodge, ravish, take rest, sleep, stay. See also: Genesis 19:4; 1 Kings 11:43; Psalms 3:6.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מִטָּתֽ/וֹ
miṭṭâh
H4296
"bed"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to a bed or couch, often used for sleeping or eating. In the Bible, it can also refer to a sofa or a bier for carrying the dead. It is a physical object for rest or relaxation.
Definition: couch, bed, bier
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: bed(-chamber), bier. See also: Genesis 47:31; 2 Kings 1:16; Psalms 6:7.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 4:32
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- 2 Kings 4:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 4:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 4:32
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 4:32
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 4:32
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 4:32
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 4:32
- Sermons on 2 Kings 4:32
Context — Elisha Raises the Shunammite’s Son
30And the mother of the boy said, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So he got up and followed her.
31Gehazi went on ahead of them and laid the staff on the boy’s face, but there was no sound or response. So he went back to meet Elisha and told him, “The boy has not awakened.”
32When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed.
33So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. 34Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 8:52–53 | Meanwhile, everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, “Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep.” And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead. |
| 2 | John 11:17 | When Jesus arrived, He found that Lazarus had already spent four days in the tomb. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 17:17 | Later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill, and his sickness grew worse and worse, until no breath remained in him. |
2 Kings 4:32 Summary
[This verse tells us that when Elisha arrived at the house, he found the boy lying dead on his bed, which shows that the situation was very dire and hopeless. However, as we see in the next verses, Elisha's faith and prayer were able to bring the boy back to life, which demonstrates God's power to restore and heal, as seen in Psalm 30:2-3. This story encourages us to trust in God's power and to pray boldly, even in the face of death and hopelessness. By looking to Elisha's example, we can learn to have faith in God's ability to bring life and restoration, no matter what challenges we may be facing, as promised in Romans 8:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Elisha go to the house of the dead boy?
Elisha went to the house because the boy's mother had asked for his help, and he was determined to pray for the boy's healing, as seen in 2 Kings 4:30, where the mother says she will not leave Elisha until he helps her.
Was the boy really dead, or was he just sick?
The Bible says the boy was lying dead on his bed, which indicates that he had passed away, as confirmed in 2 Kings 4:31 where Gehazi says the boy has not awakened.
What can we learn from Elisha's actions in this verse?
We can learn that even in the face of death and hopelessness, God's power can bring life and restoration, as seen in the story of Lazarus in John 11:1-44, where Jesus raises him from the dead.
How does this verse relate to the power of prayer?
This verse shows that Elisha's prayer and faith in God's power were essential in bringing the boy back to life, as emphasized in James 5:16, which says that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Reflection Questions
- What are some situations in my life where I feel like I am facing death or hopelessness, and how can I apply Elisha's faith and prayer to those situations?
- How can I, like Elisha, trust in God's power to bring life and restoration, even when all seems lost?
- What can I learn from the boy's mother's persistence and faith in asking for Elisha's help, and how can I apply that to my own prayer life?
- In what ways can I, like Elisha, be a vessel for God's power and healing in the lives of those around me?
- How does this verse encourage me to pray boldly and trust in God's power to answer my prayers, as seen in Matthew 7:7-8?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 4:32
And when Elisha was come into the house,.... Of the Shunamite, and into the chamber built for him: behold, the child was dead, and laid upon the bed; upon his bed, and where he found it really dead.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 4:32
And the mother of the child said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 4:32
2 Kings 4:32 And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, [and] laid upon his bed.Ver. 32. And laid upon his bed.] See on ver. 21.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 4:32
Verse 32. Behold, the child was dead] The prophet then saw that the body and spirit of the child were separated.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 4:32
32. upon his bed] i.e. Elisha’s bed, in the chamber which was set apart for the prophet and in which the mother had left her child.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 4:32
32. The child was dead — This statement, as well as that of 2 Kings 4:20, clearly forbids the supposition that the child had merely fainted, or fallen into a trance. He was really, not merely apparently, dead.
Sermons on 2 Kings 4:32
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Is There Life After Death by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Job and the questions that Job asked when he was stripped of everything. Job's questions revolve around the basic issues of life, |
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The Lord of Life by Mariano Di Gangi | Mariano Di Gangi emphasizes the profound self-portraits of Jesus in the Gospel of John, particularly focusing on His declaration as the 'resurrection and the life.' Through the sto |
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Jesus Raised the Dead by Paul Bramsen | Paul Bramsen preaches about the power of resurrection, emphasizing that just as Jesus had the power to raise the physically dead, God has given Him the power to raise the spiritual |
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Span-07 Apostolic & Prophetic Foundations 4 of 8 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Elijah and the widow's son from the Bible. He emphasizes the unpredictability of life and how we may face unexpected and challeng |
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Intercessory Prayer by Glenn Matthews | In this sermon, the preacher discusses four principles that can be found in the letter to the Church of Rome. The first principle is involvement, emphasizing the importance of gett |
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Life by Richard E. Bieber | Richard E. Bieber preaches on the importance of not being consumed by the things of this world, such as material possessions or family disputes, but to focus on proclaiming the kin |
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The Resurrection of the Son of the Widow of Sarepta. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar preaches on the resurrection of the widow's son in Sarepta, emphasizing the quiet yet profound nature of God's miracles. He reflects on the widow's faith and trials, i |