1 And Elisha said, Hear ye the word of Jehovah: thus saith Jehovah, To-morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Elisha H477 (אֱלִישָׁע) — Elisha, the famous prophet
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- ye the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- To morrow H4279 (מָחָר) — properly, deferred, i.e. the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
- about this time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- a measure H5429 (סְאָה) — a seah, or certain measure (as determinative) for grain
- of fine flour H5560 (סֹלֶת) — flour (as chipped off)
- for a shekel H8255 (שֶׁקֶל) — probably a weight; used as a commercial standard
- and two measures H5429 (סְאָה) — a seah, or certain measure (as determinative) for grain
- of barley H8184 (שְׂעֹרָה) — barley (as villose)
- in the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
2 Then the captain on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if Jehovah should make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then a lord H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ) — a triple, i.e. (as a musical instrument) a triangle (or perhaps rather three-stringed lute); also (as an indefinite, great quantity) a three-fold measure (perha…
- on whose hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- leaned H8172 (שָׁעַן) — to support one's self
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- would make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- windows H699 (אֲרֻבָּה) — a lattice; (by implication) a window, dovecot (because of the pigeon-holes), chimney (with its apertures for smoke), sluice (with openings for water)
- in heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- might this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- be? And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, thou shalt see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- with thine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- but shalt not eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
3 Now there were four leprous men at the entrance of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And there were four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- leprous H6879 (צָרַע) — to scourge, i.e. (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- at the entering in H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
- of the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- and they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to another H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- Why sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- we here until we die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
4 If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there; and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but die.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If we say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- We will enter H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- then the famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- in the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and we shall die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- there: and if we sit still H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- here, we die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- also. Now therefore come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and let us fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- unto the host H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- of the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- if they save us alive H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- we shall live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- and if they kill H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- us, we shall but die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
5 And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians; and when they were come to the outermost part of the camp of the Syrians, behold, there was no man there.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- in the twilight H5399 (נֶשֶׁף) — properly, a breeze, i.e. (by implication) dusk (when the evening breeze prevails)
- to go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- of the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- and when they were come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the uttermost part H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- of Syria H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- no man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
6 For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- had made the army H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- of the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- to hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- a noise H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- and a noise H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- the noise H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- and they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to another H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- Lo, the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- hath hired H7936 (שָׂכַר) — to hire
- against us the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the Hittites H2850 (חִתִּי) — a Chittite, or descendant of Cheth
- and the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- to come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
7 Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore they arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- in the twilight H5399 (נֶשֶׁף) — properly, a breeze, i.e. (by implication) dusk (when the evening breeze prevails)
- and left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- their tents H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- and their horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- and their donkeys H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
- even the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- for their life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
8 And when these lepers came to the outermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid it; and they came back, and entered into another tent, and carried thence also, and went and hid it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when these lepers H6879 (צָרַע) — to scourge, i.e. (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the uttermost part H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- they went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- and did eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- and drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- and carried H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- thence silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and raiment H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and hid H2934 (טָמַן) — to hide (by covering over)
- and came again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and entered H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into another H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
9 Then they said one to another, We do not well; this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, punishment will overtake us; now therefore come, let us go and tell the king’s household.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to another H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- We do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- not well: this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- a day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of good tidings H1309 (בְּשׂוֹרָה) — glad tidings; by implication, reward for good news
- and we hold our peace H2814 (חָשָׁה) — to hush or keep quiet
- if we tarry H2442 (חָכָה) — properly, to adhere to; hence, to await
- till the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- some mischief H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- will come H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- upon us: now therefore come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- that we may go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
10 So they came and called unto the porter of the city; and they told them, saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and, behold, there was no man there, neither voice of man, but the horses tied, and the asses tied, and the tents as they were.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the porter H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
- of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and they told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- them, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- We came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- of the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- no man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- there, neither voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- but horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- tied H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
- and donkeys H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
- and the tents H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
11 And he called the porters; and they told it to the king’s household within.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- the porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
- and they told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- to the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- within H6441 (פְּנִימָה) — faceward, i.e. indoors
12 And the king arose in the night, and said unto his servants, I will now show you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we are hungry; therefore are they gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall take them alive, and get into the city.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- in the night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- I will now shew H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- you what the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- have done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to us. They know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- hungry H7457 (רָעֵב) — hungry (more or less intensely)
- therefore are they gone out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- to hide H2247 (חָבָה) — to secrete
- themselves in the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- When they come out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- we shall catch H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- them alive H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- and get H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
13 And one of his servants answered and said, Let some take, I pray thee, five of the horses that remain, which are left in the city (behold, they are as all the multitude of Israel that are left in it; behold, they are as all the multitude of Israel that are consumed); and let us send and see.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- I pray thee, five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- of the horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- that remain H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- which are left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- as all the multitude H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- that are left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- even as all the multitude H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
- of the Israelites H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- that are consumed H8552 (תָּמַם) — to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive
- and let us send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
14 They took therefore two chariots with horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- therefore two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- chariot H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- and the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- the host H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- of the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
15 And they went after them unto the Jordan: and, lo, all the way was full of garments and vessels, which the Syrians had cast away in their haste. And the messengers returned, and told the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- them unto Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- and, lo, all the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- full H4392 (מָלֵא) — full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
- of garments H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- and vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- which the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- had cast away H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- in their haste H2648 (חָפַז) — properly, to start up suddenly, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, to fear
- And the messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
16 And the people went out, and plundered the camp of the Syrians. So a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and spoiled H962 (בָּזַז) — to plunder
- the tents H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- of the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- So a measure H5429 (סְאָה) — a seah, or certain measure (as determinative) for grain
- of fine flour H5560 (סֹלֶת) — flour (as chipped off)
- for a shekel H8255 (שֶׁקֶל) — probably a weight; used as a commercial standard
- and two measures H5429 (סְאָה) — a seah, or certain measure (as determinative) for grain
- of barley H8184 (שְׂעֹרָה) — barley (as villose)
- according to the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
17 And the king appointed the captain on whose hand he leaned to have the charge of the gate: and the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died as the man of God had said, who spake when the king came down to him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- appointed H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- the lord H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ) — a triple, i.e. (as a musical instrument) a triangle (or perhaps rather three-stringed lute); also (as an indefinite, great quantity) a three-fold measure (perha…
- on whose hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- he leaned H8172 (שָׁעַן) — to support one's self
- to have the charge of the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- and the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- trode H7429 (רָמַס) — to tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively)
- upon him in the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- and he died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- as the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- had said H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- who spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- when the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- came down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
18 And it came to pass, as the man of God had spoken to the king, saying, Two measures of barley for a shekel, and a measure of fine flour for a shekel, shall be to-morrow about this time in the gate of Samaria;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass as the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- had spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Two measures H5429 (סְאָה) — a seah, or certain measure (as determinative) for grain
- of barley H8184 (שְׂעֹרָה) — barley (as villose)
- for a shekel H8255 (שֶׁקֶל) — probably a weight; used as a commercial standard
- and a measure H5429 (סְאָה) — a seah, or certain measure (as determinative) for grain
- of fine flour H5560 (סֹלֶת) — flour (as chipped off)
- shall be to morrow H4279 (מָחָר) — properly, deferred, i.e. the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
- about this time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- in the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
19 and that captain answered the man of God, and said, Now, behold, if Jehovah should make windows in heaven, might such a thing be? and he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And that lord H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ) — a triple, i.e. (as a musical instrument) a triangle (or perhaps rather three-stringed lute); also (as an indefinite, great quantity) a three-fold measure (perha…
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- should make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- windows H699 (אֲרֻבָּה) — a lattice; (by implication) a window, dovecot (because of the pigeon-holes), chimney (with its apertures for smoke), sluice (with openings for water)
- in heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- might such a thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- be? And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, thou shalt see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- it with thine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- but shalt not eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
20 it came to pass even so unto him; for the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And so it fell out unto him: for the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- trode H7429 (רָמַס) — to tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively)
- upon him in the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- and he died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill