Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Naaman went away angry and said, “I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure me of my leprosy. New Living Translation But Naaman became angry and stalked away. “I thought he would certainly come out to meet me!” he said. “I expected him to wave his hand over the leprosy and call on the name of the LORD his God and heal me! English Standard Version But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, “Behold, I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call upon the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place and cure the leper. Berean Standard Bible But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. King James Bible But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper. New King James Version But Naaman became furious, and went away and said, “Indeed, I said to myself, ‘He will surely come out to me, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place, and heal the leprosy.’ New American Standard Bible But Naaman was furious and went away, and he said, “Behold, I thought, ‘He will certainly come out to me, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the site and cure the leprosy.’ NASB 1995 But Naaman was furious and went away and said, “Behold, I thought, ‘He will surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place and cure the leper.’ NASB 1977 But Naaman was furious and went away and said, “Behold, I thought, ‘He will surely come out to me, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place, and cure the leper.’ Legacy Standard Bible But Naaman was furious and went away and said, “Behold, I said to myself, ‘He will surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of Yahweh his God, and wave his hand over the place and cure the leper.’ Amplified Bible But Naaman was furious and went away and said, “Indeed! I thought ‘He would at least come out to [see] me and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place [of leprosy] and heal the leper.’ Christian Standard Bible But Naaman got angry and left, saying, “I was telling myself: He will surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place and cure the skin disease. Holman Christian Standard Bible But Naaman got angry and left, saying, “I was telling myself: He will surely come out, stand and call on the name of Yahweh his God, and will wave his hand over the spot and cure the skin disease. American Standard Version But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of Jehovah his God, and wave his hand over the place, and recover the leper. Contemporary English Version But Naaman stormed off, grumbling, "Why couldn't he come out and talk to me? I thought for sure he would stand in front of me and pray to the LORD his God, then wave his hand over my skin and cure me. English Revised Version But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place, and recover the leper. GOD'S WORD® Translation But Naaman became angry and left. He said, "I thought he would at least come out [of his house], stand somewhere, call on the name of the LORD his God, wave his hand over the [infected] place, and heal the skin disease. Good News Translation But Naaman left in a rage, saying, "I thought that he would at least come out to me, pray to the LORD his God, wave his hand over the diseased spot, and cure me! International Standard Version But Naaman flew into a rage and left, telling himself, "Look! I thought 'He's surely going to come out to me, stand still, call out in the name of the LORD his God, wave his hand over the infection, and cure the leprosy!' Majority Standard Bible But Naaman went away angry, saying, ?I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. NET Bible Naaman went away angry. He said, "Look, I thought for sure he would come out, stand there, invoke the name of the LORD his God, wave his hand over the area, and cure the skin disease. New Heart English Bible But Naaman was angry, and went away, and said, "Look, I thought, 'He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place, and heal the leper.' Webster's Bible Translation But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper. World English Bible But Naaman was angry, and went away and said, “Behold, I thought, ‘He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of Yahweh his God, and wave his hand over the place, and heal the leper.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Naaman is angry, and goes on and says, “Behold, I said, He certainly comes out to me, and has stood and called in the Name of his God YHWH, and waved his hand over the place, and recovered the leper. Young's Literal Translation And Naaman is wroth, and goeth on, and saith, 'Lo, I said, Unto me he doth certainly come out, and hath stood and called in the name of Jehovah his God, and waved his hand over the place, and recovered the leper. Smith's Literal Translation And Naaman will be angry, and go, and say, Behold, I said coming forth, he will come forth to me, and stand and call in the name of Jehovah his God and wave his hand up and down to the place, and he will gather him being leprous. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNaaman was angry and went away, saying: I thought he would have come out to me, and standing would have invoked the name of the Lord his God, and touched with his hand the place of the leprosy, and healed me. Catholic Public Domain Version And becoming angry, Naaman went away, saying: “I thought that he would have come out to me, and, standing, would have invoked the name of the Lord, his God, and that he would have touched the place of the leprosy with his hand, and so have healed me. New American Bible But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand there to call on the name of the LORD his God, and would move his hand over the place, and thus cure the leprous spot. New Revised Standard Version But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, “I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Naaman was angry, and went away and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God and wave his hand over the place, and I will recover from the leprosy. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Naaman was angry and he went on and said: “I said that coming out he would come forth to me and would stand, and he would cry out in the name of LORD JEHOVAH his God, and he would shake his hand over the place, and I would be healed from the leprosy! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said: 'Behold, I thought: He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place, and recover the leper. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Naiman was angry, and departed, and said, Behold, I said, He will by all means come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of his God, and lay his hand upon the place, and recover the leper. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Naaman Cured of Leprosy…10Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” 11But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. 12Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage.… Cross References Luke 4:27 And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.” Matthew 8:2-3 Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. John 4:48 Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” Mark 1:40-42 Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. Luke 17:12-14 As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” / When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. Matthew 11:6 Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.” John 9:6-7 When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing. Luke 7:23 Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.” Matthew 15:22-28 And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” / He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” ... John 11:21-22 Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. / But even now I know that God will give You whatever You ask of Him.” Exodus 15:25 And Moses cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a log. And when he cast it into the waters, they were sweetened. There the LORD made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there He tested them, Numbers 20:11 Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff, so that a great amount of water gushed out, and the congregation and their livestock were able to drink. 1 Kings 19:11-12 Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Jonah 4:1 Jonah, however, was greatly displeased, and he became angry. Treasury of Scripture But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper. Naaman Proverbs 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. Matthew 8:8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. Matthew 15:27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. went away Proverbs 1:32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. Matthew 19:22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. John 6:66-69 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him… Behold Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Isaiah 55:8,9 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD… John 4:48 Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. I thought, etc. strike [heb] move up and down Jump to Previous Angry Cure Furious Hand Idea Important Leper Naaman Na'aman Recover Spot Stand Strike Surely Thought Wave WrothJump to Next Angry Cure Furious Hand Idea Important Leper Naaman Na'aman Recover Spot Stand Strike Surely Thought Wave Wroth2 Kings 5 1. Naaman, by the report of a captive maid, is sent to Samaria to be cured of leprosy8. Elisha, sending him to Jordan cures him 15. He refusing Naaman's gifts grants him some of the earth 20. Gehazi, abusing his master's name unto Naaman, is smitten with leprosy But Naaman went away angry Naaman, a commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a man of great importance and valor, yet he suffered from leprosy. His anger reflects his pride and expectations of how he should be treated, especially given his status. This reaction highlights the human tendency to rely on personal expectations rather than divine instructions. Naaman's anger can be compared to Jonah's anger in Jonah 4:1, where personal expectations clash with God's plans. saying, “I thought that he would surely come out stand and call on the name of the LORD his God and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy Persons / Places / Events 1. NaamanA commander of the army of the king of Aram, Naaman was a valiant soldier but suffered from leprosy. His account is central to this passage as it highlights his expectations and subsequent disappointment. 2. Elisha The prophet of God in Israel who instructed Naaman to wash in the Jordan River to be healed of his leprosy. Elisha's actions and instructions are pivotal in demonstrating God's power and the importance of obedience. 3. Jordan River The river in which Naaman was instructed to wash seven times to be cleansed of his leprosy. It symbolizes humility and obedience to God's instructions. 4. Aram (Syria) The nation where Naaman served as a military commander. It was often in conflict with Israel, adding a layer of complexity to Naaman's journey to seek healing in Israel. 5. Leprosy A chronic skin disease that rendered individuals ceremonially unclean in Israel. Naaman's healing from leprosy serves as a metaphor for spiritual cleansing and redemption. Teaching Points Expectations vs. God's WaysNaaman's anger stemmed from unmet expectations. We must be open to God's methods, which may differ from our own preconceived notions. The Role of Humility in Receiving God's Blessings Naaman's healing required humility. Similarly, we must humble ourselves to receive God's grace and guidance. Obedience to God's Instructions Naaman's healing was contingent on his obedience. Our spiritual growth often requires us to follow God's commands, even when they seem simple or insignificant. God's Grace Extends Beyond Boundaries Naaman, a foreigner, received God's healing, illustrating that God's grace is available to all who seek Him in faith. The Danger of Pride Naaman's initial pride almost cost him his healing. Pride can be a barrier to experiencing God's full blessings in our lives.(11) But (and) Naaman was wroth.--Because, as his words show, he thought he was mocked by the prophet. I thought.--I said to myself. Strike his hand.--Rather, wave his hand towards the place. (Comp. Isaiah 10:15; Isaiah 11:15.) He would not touch the unclean place. Recover the leper.--Or, take away the leprous (part). So Thenius; but everywhere else m?c?r?' means "leprous man," "leper" (Leviticus 14:2). Verse 11. - But Naaman was wroth... and said. Not unnaturally. As a "great man," the lord on whose arm the king leant, and the captain of the host of Syria, Naaman was accustomed to extreme deference, and all the outward tokens of respect and reverence. He had, moreover, come with a goodly train, carrying gold and silver and rich stuffs, manifestly prepared to pay largely for whatever benefit he might receive. To be curtly told, "Go, wash in Jordan," by the prophet's servant, without the prophet himself condescending to make himself visible, would have been trying to any Oriental's temper, and to one of Naaman's rank and position might well seem an insult. The Syrian general had pictured to himself a very different scene. Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the Name of the Lord his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper; rather, take away the leprosy (ἀποσυνάξει τὸ λεπρόν, LXX.). Naaman had imagined a striking scene, whereof he was to be the central figure, the prophet descending, with perhaps a wand of office, the attendants drawn up on either side, the passers-by standing to gaze - a solemn invocation of the Deity, a waving to and fro of the wand in the prophet's hand, and a sudden manifest cure, wrought in the open street of the city, before the eyes of men, and at once noised abroad through the capital, so as to make him "the observed of all observers, the cynosure of all neighboring eyes." Instead of this, he is bidden to go as he came, to ride twenty miles to the stream of the Jordan, generally muddy, or at least discolored, and there to wash himself, with none to look on but his own attendants, with no eclat, no pomp or circumstance, no glory of surroundings. It is not surprising that he was disappointed and vexed.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Naamanנַעֲמָ֖ן (na·‘ă·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5283: Naaman -- a descendant of Benjamin, also an Aramean (Syrian) general went away וַיֵּלַ֑ךְ (way·yê·laḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk angry, וַיִּקְצֹ֥ף (way·yiq·ṣōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7107: To crack off, burst out in rage saying, וַיֹּאמֶר֩ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “I thought that אָמַ֜רְתִּי (’ā·mar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say he would surely come out, יֵצֵ֣א (yê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim stand וְעָמַד֙ (wə·‘ā·maḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations and call וְקָרָא֙ (wə·qā·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read on the name בְּשֵׁם־ (bə·šêm-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel his God, אֱלֹהָ֔יו (’ĕ·lō·hāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and wave וְהֵנִ֥יף (wə·hê·nîp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5130: To move to and fro, wave, sprinkle his hand יָד֛וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand over אֵלַ֣י ׀ (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the spot הַמָּק֖וֹם (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition to cure וְאָסַ֥ף (wə·’ā·sap̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove my leprosy. הַמְּצֹרָֽע׃ (ham·mə·ṣō·rā‘) Article | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6879: To be struck with leprosy, to be leprous Links 2 Kings 5:11 NIV2 Kings 5:11 NLT 2 Kings 5:11 ESV 2 Kings 5:11 NASB 2 Kings 5:11 KJV 2 Kings 5:11 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 5:11 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 5:11 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 5:11 French Bible 2 Kings 5:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 5:11 But Naaman was angry and went away (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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