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And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.
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Verse 8 is found in chapter 2 of 2 Kings. Elijah and Elisha travel together along the road leading to the prophet’s departure. Gilgal, Bethel, and Jericho function as stages in a deliberate transition. At each place Elijah attempts to continue alone, while Elisha insists on accompanying him. The repeated formula "As the Lord lives" expresses a determination to remain with his master until the end. The episode is not simply a geographical journey, but preparation for prophetic succession. Elisha must demonstrate perseverance before receiving the responsibility previously carried by Elijah.
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Compare 2 Kings 2:8 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Da nahm Elia seinen Mantel und wickelte ihn zusammen und schlug ins Wasser; das teilte sich auf beiden Seiten, daß die beiden trocken hindurchgingen.
Español · RVR1909 Tomando entonces Elías su manto, doblolo, e hirió las aguas, las cuales se apartaron a uno y a otro lado, y pasaron ambos en seco.
Español · NTBT Elías tomó su manto, lo enrolló y golpeó el agua. Las aguas se dividieron hacia un lado y hacia el otro, y ambos cruzaron por tierra seca.
Français · LSG Alors Elie prit son manteau, le roula, et en frappa les eaux, qui se partagèrent çà et là, et ils passèrent tous deux à sec.
Italiano · DIO1885 Allora Elia prese il suo mantello, e lo piegò, e percosse le acque, ed esse si partirono in qua e in là; ed amendue passarono per l’asciutto
Português · ARC Então Elias tomou a sua capa e a dobrou, e feriu as águas, as quais se dividiram para os dois lados; e passaram ambos em seco.
中文 · RCUV 以利亞 捲起自己的外衣，用來打水，水就左右分開，二人走乾地過去。
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