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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

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Passage Context

29Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.
30And the mother of the child said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.
31And 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.
32And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.
33He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when your efforts seem fruitless?

2

What does it mean for you to trust in God's timing?

3

When have you had to wait for a breakthrough in your life?

Life Application

faith

Even when immediate results are not visible, continue to trust in God's ability to act.

work

Persevere in your tasks, knowing that success may not come immediately.

People in This Verse

GehaziOT

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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