2 Kings 4:33 cpdv — And entering, he closed the door upon himself and the boy. And he prayed to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And entering, he closed the door upon himself and the boy. And he prayed to the Lord. "

— 2 Kings 4:33, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 4 — Context

30

But the mother of the boy said, “As the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, I will not release you.” Therefore, he rose up, and he followed her.

31

But Gehazi had gone before them, and he had placed the staff upon the face of the boy. And there was no voice, nor any response. And so he returned to meet him. And he reported to him, saying, “The boy did not rise up.”

32

Therefore, Elisha entered the house. And behold, the boy was lying dead upon his bed.

33

And entering, he closed the door upon himself and the boy. And he prayed to the Lord.

34

And he climbed up, and lay across the boy. And he put his mouth over his mouth, and his eyes over his eyes, and his hands over his hands. And he leaned himself over him, and the body of the boy grew warm.

35

And returning, he walked around the house, first here and then there. And he went up, and lay across him. And the boy gasped seven times, and he opened his eyes.

36

And he called Gehazi, and said to him, “Call this Shunammite woman.” And having been called, she entered to him. And he said, “Take up your son.”

2 Kings 4:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 4:33 say?
2 Kings 4:33 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And entering, he closed the door upon himself and the boy. And he prayed to the Lord. ”
Where is 2 Kings 4:33 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 33.
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 4:33.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:33 in?
2 Kings 4:33 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 4:33?
2 Kings 4:33 reads (CPDV): “And entering, he closed the door upon himself and the boy. And he prayed to the Lord. ” 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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