2 Kings 4:31 · KJV
"And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the child; but there was neither voice, nor hearing. Wherefore he went again to meet him, and told him, saying, The child is not awaked."
King James Version
What does 2 Kings 4:31 mean? →Passage Context
Reflection Questions
How do you respond when your efforts seem fruitless?
What does it mean for you to trust in God's timing?
When have you had to wait for a breakthrough in your life?
Life Application
Even when immediate results are not visible, continue to trust in God's ability to act.
Persevere in your tasks, knowing that success may not come immediately.
People in This Verse
Gehazi was Elisha's servant who witnessed many miracles but later fell into greed and deception.
First appearance: 2 Kings 4:12
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