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Then the man reached out his hand and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_kings/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Grab it,” Elisha said. And the man reached out and grabbed it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said, “Take it up.” So he reached out his hand and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Lift it out,” he said, and the man reached out his hand and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore said he, Take <i>it</i> up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore he said, “Pick <i>it</i> up for yourself.” So he reached out his hand and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he said, “Pick it up for yourself.” So he reached out his hand and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He said, &#8220Take it up for yourself.&#8221 So he put out his hand and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he said, “Take it up for yourself.” So he put out his hand and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he said, “Take it up for yourself.” So he sent forth his hand and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He said, “Pick it up for yourself.” So he reached out with his hand and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he said, “Pick it up.” So he reached out and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he said, &#8220Pick it up.&#8221 So he reached out and took it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said, Take it up to thee. So he put out his hand, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Now get it," Elisha told him. And the prophet reached in and grabbed it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said, Take it up to thee. So he put out his hand, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Elisha said, "Pick it up." The disciple reached for it and picked it up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Take it out," he ordered, and the man reached down and picked it up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Elisha said, "Pick it up!" So the young man reached out and picked it up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Lift it out,? he said, and the man reached out his hand and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He said, "Lift it out." So he reached out his hand and grabbed it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said, "Take it." So he put out his hand and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said, “Take it.” So he put out his hand and took it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and says, “Raise [it] up for yourself”; and he puts forth his hand and takes it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and saith, 'Raise to thee;' and he putteth forth his hand and taketh it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will say, Lift up to thee. And he will stretch forth his hand and take it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said: Take it up. And he put out his hand and took it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said, “Take it.” And he extended his hand, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He said, “Pick it up.” And the man stretched out his hand and grasped it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said, “Pick it up.” So he reached out his hand and took it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said, Take it up to you. And he put out his hand and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he said: “Pick up what is yours!” And he reached his hand and he took it.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he said: 'Take it up to thee.' So he put out his hand, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he said, Take it up to thyself. And he stretched out his hand, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/6-7.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=1862" 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/6.htm">The Axhead Floats</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>“Where did it fall?” asked the man of God. And when he showed him the place, the man of God cut a stick, threw it there, and made the iron float. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: hā·rem (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">“Lift it out,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- "></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.">he said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">and the man reached out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qā·ḥê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">and took it.</a> </span><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="/exodus/15-25.htm">Exodus 15:25</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-21.htm">1 Kings 17:21-22</a></span><br />Then he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, please let this boy’s life return to him!” / And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-35</a></span><br />When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/2-7.htm">John 2:7-9</a></span><br />Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. / “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, / and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-27.htm">Matthew 17:27</a></span><br />“But so that we may not offend them, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Acts 9:40-41</a></span><br />Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. / Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-41.htm">Mark 6:41-44</a></span><br />Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all. / They all ate and were satisfied, / and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Luke 5:4-6</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” / “Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.” / When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/21-6.htm">John 21:6</a></span><br />He told them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it there, and they were unable to haul it in because of the great number of fish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6-8</a></span><br />But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">1 Samuel 17:49-50</a></span><br />Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. / Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-21.htm">2 Kings 2:21</a></span><br />and Elisha went out to the spring, cast the salt into it, and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘I have healed this water. No longer will it cause death or unfruitfulness.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-14.htm">2 Kings 5:14</a></span><br />So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-19.htm">Matthew 14:19-20</a></span><br />And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-16.htm">Luke 9:16-17</a></span><br />Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore said he, Take it up to you. And he put out his hand, and took it.</p><p class="hdg">Take it up</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/4-7.htm">2 Kings 4:7,36</a></b></br> Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/7-15.htm">Luke 7:15</a></b></br> And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/9-41.htm">Acts 9:41</a></b></br> And he gave her <i>his</i> hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.</p><p class="hdg">put out</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/4-4.htm">Exodus 4:4</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take it by the tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/4-35.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-24.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-36.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-27.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-28.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">Reached</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/6-15.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-20.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-30.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-5.htm">Reached</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/6-1.htm">Elisha, allowing the young prophets to enlarge dwellings, floats an axhead</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm">He discloses the king of Syria's counsel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/6-13.htm">The army which was sent to Dothan to apprehend Elisha, is blinded</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/6-19.htm">Being brought into Samaria, they are dismissed in peace</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/6-24.htm">The famine in Samaria causes women to eat their own children</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/6-30.htm">The king sends to slay Elisha</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/6.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/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>“Lift it out,” he said,</b><br>This phrase is spoken by the prophet Elisha, who is performing a miracle by causing an iron axe head to float on water. The command to "lift it out" demonstrates Elisha's authority and the power of God working through him. In the biblical context, prophets often acted as intermediaries between God and the people, and their words carried divine authority. This miracle is a testament to God's concern for the everyday needs of His people, as the axe head was borrowed and valuable. The act of lifting it out signifies human participation in God's miraculous provision, emphasizing the cooperation between divine power and human action.<p><b>and the man reached out his hand</b><br>The man referred to here is one of the sons of the prophets, a group of men who were being trained under Elisha. This action of reaching out his hand signifies faith and obedience. In biblical narratives, physical actions often symbolize spiritual truths. The man's willingness to reach out demonstrates trust in the prophet's words and, by extension, in God's power. This mirrors other biblical instances where faith is demonstrated through action, such as Peter walking on water (<a href="/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29</a>) or the woman with the issue of blood reaching out to touch Jesus' garment (<a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Mark 5:27-28</a>).<p><b>and took it.</b><br>The act of taking the axe head completes the miracle and restores what was lost. This can be seen as a metaphor for restoration and redemption, themes prevalent throughout the Bible. The recovery of the axe head can be likened to the restoration of what is lost through sin, with God providing a means for recovery. This also prefigures the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who restores humanity to God. The simplicity of the act—reaching out and taking—parallels the simplicity of receiving God's grace through faith. This narrative underscores the importance of human response to divine initiative, a recurring theme in Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a></b><br>A prophet of God who succeeded Elijah. Known for performing miracles and providing guidance to the kings of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sons_of_the_prophets.htm">The Sons of the Prophets</a></b><br>A group of prophetic disciples or students who were under the mentorship of Elisha.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a></b><br>A significant river in the biblical account, often associated with miraculous events and transitions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lost_axe_head.htm">The Lost Axe Head</a></b><br>An iron axe head that fell into the Jordan River, which Elisha miraculously caused to float.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_man_who_lost_the_axe_head.htm">The Man Who Lost the Axe Head</a></b><br>One of the sons of the prophets who was cutting down a tree when the axe head fell into the water.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_concern_for_our_needs.htm">God's Concern for Our Needs</a></b><br>This passage illustrates that God cares about even the small details of our lives, such as a lost tool. We can trust Him to provide for our needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>The man had to act in faith by reaching out his hand to retrieve the floating axe head. Our faith often requires us to take action based on God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god_through_his_servants.htm">The Power of God Through His Servants</a></b><br>Elisha's miracle demonstrates that God works through His chosen servants to accomplish His purposes. We should be open to how God might use us to bless others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_restoration.htm">Symbolism of Restoration</a></b><br>The floating axe head can symbolize restoration and recovery. God is able to restore what is lost in our lives, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a></b><br>The sons of the prophets worked together and supported each other. Being part of a faith community can provide encouragement and assistance in times of need.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_psalm_110's_conquest_fulfilled.htm">Psalm 110 portrays a victorious king judging entire nations. Where is the documented historical fulfillment of such a worldwide conquest?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_an_iron_axe_float_with_a_stick.htm">2 Kings 6:5-7: How could an iron axe head float on water merely by throwing in a stick, defying basic physics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_ezekiel_physically_taken_to_jerusalem.htm">In Ezekiel 8:3-4, what evidence supports or contradicts the claim Ezekiel was physically transported to Jerusalem by a divine hand?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_a_divine_census_be_validated.htm">Psalm 87:6 - How can a divine census or registry be scientifically or historically validated?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Therefore.--</span><span class= "ital">And he said.</span><p>(8?23) Elisha baffles several predatory attempts of the Syrians, and strikes with blindness those sent to seize him.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.</span> Elisha does not take the axe-head out of the water himself, but requires the scholar to do it, in order to test his faith. He must show that he Believes the miracle, and regards the iron as really floating on the top of the water, not as merely appearing to dose. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/6-7.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">“Lift [it] out,”</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֣רֶם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he said,</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">and [the man] reached out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁלַ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יָד֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and took it.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקָּחֵֽהוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·qā·ḥê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/6-7.htm">2 Kings 6:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/6-7.htm">2 Kings 6:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/6-7.htm">2 Kings 6:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/6-7.htm">2 Kings 6:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/6-7.htm">2 Kings 6:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/6-7.htm">2 Kings 6:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/6-7.htm">2 Kings 6:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/6-7.htm">2 Kings 6:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/6-7.htm">2 Kings 6:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/6-7.htm">2 Kings 6:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/6-7.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 6:7 He said Take it (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/6-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 6:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 6:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 6:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 6:8" /></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>