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2 Kings 5:16

But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused.

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ASV

But he said, As Jehovah liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.

KJV

But he said, As the Lord liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.

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12 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
וַיֹּ֕אמֶרvai.Yo.merand he saidH559 →
חַי־chai-[by] [the] lifeH2416 →
יְהוָ֛הYah.wehof YahwehH3068 →
אֲשֶׁר־'a.Sher-whomH834 →
עָמַ֥דְתִּי'a.Mad.tiI standH5975 →
לְפָנָ֖יוle.fa.Nav<to> before himH6440 →
אִם־'im-ifH518 →
אֶקָּ֑ח'e.KachI will acceptH3947 →
וַיִּפְצַר־vai.yif.tzar-and he urgedH6484 →
בּ֥וֹbo<in> him
לָקַ֖חַתla.Ka.chatto acceptH3947 →
וַיְמָאֵֽן׃vay.ma.'Enand he refusedH3985 →

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Genesis 14:23that I will not accept even a thread, or a strap of a sandal, or anything that belongs to you, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’2 Kings 5:20Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, while not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.”2 Kings 3:14Then Elisha said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, were it not for my regard for the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not look at you or acknowledge you.2 Kings 5:26But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants?Genesis 14:22–23But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,1 Kings 13:8But the man of God replied, “If you were to give me half your possessions, I still would not go with you, nor would I eat bread or drink water in this place.1 Kings 17:1Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD lives—the God of Israel before whom I stand—there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!”Daniel 5:17In response, Daniel said to the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the inscription for the king and interpret it for him.1 Corinthians 6:12“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.2 Corinthians 12:14See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.Matthew 10:8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.Acts 20:33–35I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.1 Corinthians 10:32–33Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God—Acts 8:18–20When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.2 Corinthians 11:9–10And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.1 Kings 18:15Then Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will present myself to Ahab today.”1 Kings 1:29And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress,2 Corinthians 12:17Did I exploit you by anyone I sent you?

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