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But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.
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Verse 20 is found in chapter 5 of 2 Kings. Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, secretly attempts to obtain what his master had rejected. He uses the prophet’s name to request goods from Naaman and then lies about his actions. The seriousness of the episode lies in turning an act of free grace into an opportunity for personal enrichment. The judgment upon Gehazi directly contrasts with Elisha’s conduct. The leprosy that had left Naaman symbolically passes to the servant. The narrative warns that prophetic ministry cannot be used for private gain and that internal corruption can destroy the integrity of one who represents a holy work.
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Compare 2 Kings 5:20 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 gedachte Gehasi, der Diener Elisas, des Mannes Gottes: Siehe, mein Herr hat diesen Syrer Naeman verschont, daß er nichts von ihm hat genommen, das er gebracht hat. So wahr der HERR lebt, ich will ihm nachlaufen und etwas von ihm nehmen.
Español · RVR1909 Entonces Giezi, criado de Eliseo el varón de Dios, dijo entre sí: He aquí mi señor estorbó a este Siro Naamán, no tomando de su mano las cosas que había traído. Vive Jehová, que correré yo tras él, y tomaré de él alguna cosa.
Español · NTBT Giezi, criado de Eliseo, el hombre de Dios, se dijo: «Mi señor ha dejado ir a este Naamán arameo sin aceptar de su mano lo que había traído. Vive Jehová, que correré tras él y conseguiré algo».
Français · LSG Guéhazi, serviteur d'Elisée, homme de Dieu, se dit en lui-même: Voici, mon maître a ménagé Naaman, ce Syrien, en n'acceptant pas de sa main ce qu'il avait apporté; l'Eternel est vivant! je vais courir après lui, et j'en obtiendrai quelque chose.
Italiano · DIO1885 E Ghehazi, servitore di Eliseo, uomo di Dio, disse: Ecco, il mio signore si è astenuto di prendere di mano di questo Naaman Siro ciò ch’egli avea portato; come vive il Signore, io gli correrò dietro, e prenderò da lui qualche cosa.
Português · ARC Então Geazi, servo de Eliseu, homem de Deus, disse: Eis que meu senhor poupou a este sírio Naamã, não recebendo da sua mão alguma coisa do que trazia; porém, vive o SENHOR que hei de correr atrás dele, e receber dele alguma coisa.
中文 · RCUV 神人 以利沙 的僕人 基哈西 說：「看哪，我主人不願從這 亞蘭 人 乃縵 手裏接受他帶來的禮物，我指著永生的耶和華起誓，我必跑去追上他，向他拿些東西。」
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