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When the woman returned, Elisha said to her as she stood in the doorway,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He said, “Call her.” And when he had called her, she stood in the doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Call her,” said Elisha. So Gehazi called her, and she stood in the doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he said, “Call her.” When he had called her, she stood in the doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He then said, “Call her.” When he had called her, she stood in the doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He said, &#8220Call her.&#8221 When he had called her, she stood in the doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he said, “Call her.” When he had called her, she stood in the doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he said, “Call her.” So he called her, and she stood in the doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He said, “Call her.” So Gehazi called her, and she [came and] stood in the doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Call her,” Elisha said. So Gehazi called her, and she stood in the doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Call her,&#8221 Elisha said. So Gehazi called her, and she stood in the doorway. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Ask her to come here again," Elisha told his servant. He called for her, and she came and stood in the doorway of Elisha's room. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Elisha said, "Call her." So Gehazi called her, and she stood in the doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Tell her to come here," Elisha ordered. She came and stood in the doorway, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Call her," Elisha ordered. After he called her, she came and stood in the doorway, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Call her,? said Elisha. So Gehazi called her, and she stood in the doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Elisha told him, "Ask her to come here." So he did so and she came and stood in the doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said, "Call her." When he had called her, she stood in the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said, “Call her.” When he had called her, she stood in the door. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he says, “Call for her”; and he calls for her, and she stands at the opening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he saith, 'Call for her;' and he calleth for her, and she standeth at the opening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will say, Call to her. And he will call to her, and she will stand in the door.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then he bid him call her: And when she was called, and stood before the door. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, he instructed him to call her. And when she had been called, and was standing before the door,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Elisha said, “Call her.” He did so, and when she stood at the door,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said, “Call her.” When he had called her, she stood at the door.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he said: “Call her.” And he called her, and she stood at the door.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he said: 'Call her.' And when he had called her, she stood in the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he called her, and she stood by the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/4-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=1074" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/4.htm">The Shunammite Woman</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>So he asked, “Then what should be done for her?” “Well, she has no son,” Gehazi replied, “and her husband is old.” <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qə·rā- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">“Call</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">her,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said Elisha.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">So Gehazi called</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: wat·ta·‘ă·mōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">and she stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: bap·pā·ṯaḥ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">in the doorway.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>And Elisha declared, “At this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms.” “No, my lord,” she said. “Do not lie to your maidservant, O man of God.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10</a></span><br />Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Genesis 18:14</a></span><br />Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-17.htm">1 Samuel 1:17-20</a></span><br />“Go in peace,” Eli replied, “and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him.” / “May your maidservant find favor with you,” said Hannah. Then she went on her way, and she began to eat, and her face was no longer downcast. / The next morning they got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then they returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-16.htm">2 Kings 4:16-17</a></span><br />And Elisha declared, “At this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms.” “No, my lord,” she said. “Do not lie to your maidservant, O man of God.” / But the woman did conceive, and at that time the next year she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a></span><br />But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-31.htm">Luke 1:31</a></span><br />Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-36.htm">Luke 1:36-37</a></span><br />Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month. / For no word from God will ever fail.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-17.htm">Romans 4:17-21</a></span><br />As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist. / Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” / Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11</a></span><br />By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Genesis 21:1-2</a></span><br />Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/13-24.htm">Judges 13:24</a></span><br />So the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson. The boy grew, and the LORD blessed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-21.htm">1 Samuel 2:21</a></span><br />So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a></span><br />Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a></span><br />“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.</p><p class="hdg">no ref </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/4-5.htm">Door</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-27.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-14.htm">Elisha</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-13.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-12.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-12.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-12.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/4-21.htm">Door</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-9.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-16.htm">Elisha</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-9.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-9.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-9.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-31.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm">Elisha multiplies the widow's oil</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">He obtains a son for the good Shunammite</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/4-18.htm">He restores her son when dead</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/4-38.htm">At Gilgal he heals the deadly pottage</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">He satisfies a hundred men with twenty loaves</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Call her,</b><br>Elisha, the prophet, is speaking to his servant Gehazi. This moment occurs in the context of Elisha's interactions with a Shunammite woman who has shown him great hospitality. The act of calling her signifies a moment of divine intervention and blessing. In biblical narratives, prophets often act as intermediaries between God and people, and Elisha's command here sets the stage for a significant announcement. This reflects the role of prophets in the Old Testament as messengers of God's will, similar to how God called Samuel in <a href="/1_samuel/3.htm">1 Samuel 3</a>.<p><b>said Elisha.</b><br>Elisha, whose name means "God is salvation," is a central figure in the books of Kings. He succeeded Elijah and performed many miracles, demonstrating God's power and presence among His people. Elisha's ministry is marked by acts of compassion and miraculous provision, which foreshadow the ministry of Jesus Christ, who also performed miracles and brought messages of hope and salvation.<p><b>So Gehazi called her,</b><br>Gehazi, Elisha's servant, plays a supporting role in Elisha's ministry. His actions here are obedient, reflecting the hierarchical structure of prophetic ministry. Gehazi's role is similar to that of other biblical figures who assist prophets, such as Joshua to Moses. This moment also highlights the importance of servanthood and obedience in fulfilling God's purposes.<p><b>and she stood in the doorway.</b><br>The Shunammite woman's position in the doorway is symbolic. In ancient Near Eastern culture, doorways were places of transition and decision. Standing in the doorway signifies a moment of anticipation and readiness to receive a message or blessing. This imagery is echoed in <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Revelation 3:20</a>, where Jesus stands at the door and knocks, inviting believers to open their hearts to Him. The doorway here represents a threshold to a new chapter in the woman's life, as she is about to receive a promise from God through Elisha.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a></b><br>A prophet of God, successor to Elijah, known for his miracles and guidance to the people of Israel. In this passage, he is interacting with the Shunammite woman.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gehazi.htm">Gehazi</a></b><br>Elisha's servant, who acts as an intermediary between Elisha and the Shunammite woman. His role is significant in the account of Elisha's ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_shunammite_woman.htm">The Shunammite Woman</a></b><br>A notable woman from Shunem who shows hospitality to Elisha. Her faith and actions are central to the events in this chapter.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/shunem.htm">Shunem</a></b><br>A town in the territory of Issachar, where the Shunammite woman resides. It serves as the setting for this encounter.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_doorway.htm">The Doorway</a></b><br>Symbolic of transition and opportunity, the doorway is where the Shunammite woman stands, representing a moment of divine intervention and promise.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_pathway_to_blessing.htm">Hospitality as a Pathway to Blessing</a></b><br>The Shunammite woman's hospitality opens the door to God's blessing. We are encouraged to practice hospitality, trusting that God sees and rewards our kindness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The Shunammite woman's faith is demonstrated through her actions. Our faith should be evident in how we live and serve others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing_and_promise.htm">Divine Timing and Promise</a></b><br>God's promises often come at unexpected times and in unexpected ways. We should remain patient and trust in His perfect timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intermediaries_in_god's_work.htm">Intermediaries in God's Work</a></b><br>Gehazi's role reminds us that God often uses others to facilitate His work in our lives. We should be open to the people God places in our path.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/standing_in_the_doorway_of_opportunity.htm">Standing in the Doorway of Opportunity</a></b><br>The doorway symbolizes a moment of decision and opportunity. We should be ready to step into the opportunities God presents to us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_2_kings_4_miracles.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that any of these miracles in 2 Kings 4 took place?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_gehazi_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Gehazi in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_20_loaves_feed_100_men_unembellished.htm">How could only twenty loaves feed a hundred men (2 Kings 4:42-44) if the story is not embellished?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_the_widow's_oil_multiply.htm">How could the widow's oil multiply endlessly (2 Kings 4:1-7) without violating natural laws?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">Call her.</span>--The Shunammite is now summoned into the presence of the prophet himself.<p><span class= "bld">She stood.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">took her stand.</span> Modesty, or reverence for Elisha, prevented her from going farther.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he said, Call her.</span> <span class="cmt_word">And when he had called her, she stood in the door</span>; rather, <span class="accented">the doorway</span>. The same word in Hebrew stands both for "doorway" and for "door." It would seem that the woman came at once on being called, but, out of modesty and respect, would not advance beyond the entrance of the apartment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/4-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“Call</span><br /><span class="heb">קְרָא־</span> <span class="translit">(qə·rā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her,”</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">said Elisha.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֖אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So Gehazi called</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְרָא־</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·rā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֔הּ</span> <span class="translit">(lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">and she stood</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽתַּעֲמֹ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wat·ta·‘ă·mōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the doorway.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּפָּֽתַח׃</span> <span class="translit">(bap·pā·ṯaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, entrance way</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/4-15.htm">2 Kings 4:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/4-15.htm">2 Kings 4:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/4-15.htm">2 Kings 4:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/4-15.htm">2 Kings 4:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/4-15.htm">2 Kings 4:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/4-15.htm">2 Kings 4:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/4-15.htm">2 Kings 4:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/4-15.htm">2 Kings 4:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/4-15.htm">2 Kings 4:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/4-15.htm">2 Kings 4:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/4-15.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 4:15 He said Call her (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/4-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 4:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 4:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/4-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 4:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 4:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>