2 Kings 4:31 bbe — And Gehazi went on before them and put the stick on the child's face; but there was no voice, and no one gave attention…

Bible in Basic English

"And Gehazi went on before them and put the stick on the child's face; but there was no voice, and no one gave attention. So he went back, and meeting him gave him the news, saying, The child is not awake."

— 2 Kings 4:31, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 4 — Context

28

Then she said, Did I make a request to my lord for a son? did I not say, Do not give me false words?

29

Then he said to Gehazi, Make yourself ready, and take my stick in your hand, and go: if you come across anyone on the way, give him no blessing, and if anyone gives you a blessing, give him no answer. And put my stick on the child's face.

30

But the mother of the child said, As the Lord is living and as your soul is living, I will not go back without you. So he got up and went with her.

31

And Gehazi went on before them and put the stick on the child's face; but there was no voice, and no one gave attention. So he went back, and meeting him gave him the news, saying, The child is not awake.

32

And when Elisha came into the house he saw the child dead, stretched on his bed.

33

So he went in, and shutting the door on the two of them, made prayer to the Lord.

34

Then he got up on the bed, stretching himself out on the child, and put his mouth on the child's mouth, his eyes on his eyes and his hands on his hands; and the child's body became warm.

2 Kings 4:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 4:31 say?
2 Kings 4:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Gehazi went on before them and put the stick on the child's face; but there was no voice, and no one gave attention. So he went back, and meeting him gave him the news, saying, The child is not awake.”
Where is 2 Kings 4:31 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 31.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 4:31.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:31 in?
2 Kings 4:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 4:31?
2 Kings 4:31 reads (BBE): “And Gehazi went on before them and put the stick on the child's face; but there was no voice, and no one gave attention. So he went back, and meeting him gave him the news, saying, The child is not awake.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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