2 Kings 5:16
What does 2 Kings 5:16 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Kings 5:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But he said, As Jehovah liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But he said, As the Lord liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But he said, As Jehovah liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But he said, By the life of the Lord whose servant I am, I will take nothing from you. And he did his best to make him take it but he would not.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And he saith, `Jehovah liveth, before whom I have stood--if I take <FI>it<Fi> ;' and he presseth on him to take, and he refuseth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But he answered: As the Lord liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And when he pressed him, he still refused.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But he said, As Jehovah liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none! And he urged him to take it; but he refused.
Context
v.15And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him; and he said, Behold now, I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a present of thy servant.
v.16This passage
v.17And Naaman said, If not, yet, I pray thee, let there be given to thy servant two mules’ burden of earth; for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt-offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto Jehovah.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Kings 5:20
But Gehazi the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared this Naaman the Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: as Jehovah liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.
- Acts 20:33
I coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
- 2 Kings 3:14
And Elisha said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.
- 1 Corinthians 10:32
Give no occasion of stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the church of God:
- Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons: freely ye received, freely give.
- 1 Kings 13:8
And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me half thy house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place;
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore 2 Kings 5
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on 2 Kings 5.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Angels
Angels in the Bible are mighty, spiritual beings who serve God and deliver his messages, often appearing in surprising ways that defy common assumptions.
Topic
Bible Verses About Debt
Scripture takes debt seriously as a burden and a form of bondage, and it builds in release, warns lenders against exploitation, and never treats being in debt as proof of a person's worth.