2 Kings 4:27

Authorized King James Version

And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַתָּבֹ֞א

H935

And when she came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אִ֨ישׁ

H376

And the man

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)

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֤ים

H430

of God

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הָהָ֔ר

H2022

to the hill

a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

וַֽתַּחֲזֵ֖ק

H2388

she caught

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra

בְּרַגְלָ֑יו

H7272

him by the feet

a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda

וַיִּגַּ֨שׁ

H5066

came near

to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causati

#10

גֵּֽיחֲזִ֜י

H1522

but Gehazi

gechazi, the servant of elisha

#11

לְהָדְפָ֗הּ

H1920

to thrust her away

to push away or down

#12

וַיֹּאמֶר֩

H559

said

to say (used with great latitude)

#13

אִ֨ישׁ

H376

And the man

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)

#14

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֤ים

H430

of God

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

#15

הַרְפֵּה

H7503

Let her alone

to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)

#16

לָהּ֙

#17

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#18

נַפְשָׁ֣הּ

H5315

for her soul

properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment

#19

מָֽרָה

H4843

is vexed

to be (causatively, make) bitter (literally or figuratively)

#20

לָ֔הּ

#21

וַֽיהוָה֙

H3068

within her and the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#22

הֶעְלִ֣ים

H5956

hath hid

to veil from sight, i.e., conceal (literally or figuratively)

#23

מִמֶּ֔נִּי

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#24

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#25

הִגִּ֖יד

H5046

it from me and hath not told

properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to

#26

לִֽי׃

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Kings. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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