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2 Kings 6:16

“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

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ASV

And he answered, Fear not; for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.

KJV

And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

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OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
וַיֹּ֖אמֶרvai.Yo.merand he saidH559 →
אַל־'al-may notH408 →
תִּירָ֑אti.Ra'you be afraidH3372 →
כִּ֤יkiforH3588 →
רַבִּים֙ra.Bim[are] manyH7227 →
אֲשֶׁ֣ר'a.Sher[those] whoH834 →
אִתָּ֔נוּ'i.Ta.nu[are] with usH854 →
מֵאֲשֶׁ֖רme.'a.Shermore than [those] whoH834 →
אוֹתָֽם׃'o.Tam[are] <obj.> themH854 →

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Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?Isaiah 41:10–14Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.1 John 4:4You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.2 Chronicles 32:7–8“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him.Acts 18:9–10One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.Exodus 14:13But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.Psalms 55:18He redeems my soul in peace from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.Isaiah 8:10Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”Psalms 27:3Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.Psalms 118:11–12They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.Matthew 26:53Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?Philippians 1:28without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.Psalms 46:11The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. SelahPsalms 46:7The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”Isaiah 8:12–13“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.Psalms 3:6I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.Psalms 11:1In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!

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