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2 Kings 6:7

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Berean Standard Bible

“Lift it out,” he said, and the man reached out his hand and took it.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he said, Take it up to thee. So he put out his hand, and took it.

Bible in Basic English

Then he said, Take it up. So he put out his hand and took it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he said: Take it up. And he put out his hand and took it.

Free Bible Version

“Pick it up,” Elisha told the man. So he reached out his hand and picked it up.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then he saide, Take it vp to thee. And he stretched out his hand, and tooke it.

King James (Authorized) Version

Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.

Translation for Translators

Elisha said, “Take it out of the water.” So the man reached his hand down and picked up the axe head.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Elisha said, “Pick it up.” So the man reached out his hand and grabbed it.

Noah Webster Bible

Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.

World English Bible

He said, “Take it.” So he put out his hand and took it.

Young's Literal Translation

and saith, 'Raise to thee;' and he putteth forth his hand and taketh it.

Context

The Axe Head Floats

⁶“Where did it fall?” asked the man of God. And when he showed him the place, the man of God cut a stick, threw it there, and made the iron float.⁷“Lift it out,” he said, and the man reached out his hand and took it.

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Restore the Joy

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Summary

In this verse, Elisha demonstrates the power of God by making an iron ax head float on water. This miracle showcases Elisha's authority as a prophet and God's ability to intervene in the natural world. It serves as a reminder of God's provision and care for His people, even in seemingly impossible situations. The supernatural event also highlights the importance of faith and obedience in experiencing God's miraculous works. Overall, this verse illustrates the limitless power of God and His willingness to help His children in times of need.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then the king of Syria warred against Israel,.... Proclaimed war against him; on what account, or how long it was after Naaman his general came with a letter of recommendation from him to the king of Israel, and had his cure, is not said: and took counsel with his servants; his privy counsellors, or the general officers of his army: saying, in such and such a place shall be my camp; in some covered hidden place, as the Targum; where he would lie encamped waiting in ambush, to fall upon the king of Israel unawares, as he and his forces should pass that way; the place, no doubt, was named by the king of Syria, though not recorded by the historian; or, as the words may be rendered: the place of such and such a man; for, as Ben Melech observes, "peloni almoni" are used of persons whose names are either unknown or concealed.

2 Kings 6:7

The Axe Head Floats

⁶“Where did it fall?” asked the man of God. And when he showed him the place, the man of God cut a stick, threw it there, and made the iron float.⁷“Lift it out,” he said, and the man reached out his hand and took it.

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Berean Standard Bible

“Lift it out,” he said, and the man reached out his hand and took it.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he said, Take it up to thee. So he put out his hand, and took it.

Bible in Basic English

Then he said, Take it up. So he put out his hand and took it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he said: Take it up. And he put out his hand and took it.

Free Bible Version

“Pick it up,” Elisha told the man. So he reached out his hand and picked it up.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then he saide, Take it vp to thee. And he stretched out his hand, and tooke it.

King James (Authorized) Version

Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.

Translation for Translators

Elisha said, “Take it out of the water.” So the man reached his hand down and picked up the axe head.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Elisha said, “Pick it up.” So the man reached out his hand and grabbed it.

Noah Webster Bible

Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.

World English Bible

He said, “Take it.” So he put out his hand and took it.

Young's Literal Translation

and saith, 'Raise to thee;' and he putteth forth his hand and taketh it.