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Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed, except Naaman the Syrian." <a href="/kjv/luke/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. <a href="/nkjv/luke/4.htm">New King James Version</a> And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And there were many with leprosy in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/nasb/luke/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/lsb/luke/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/amp/luke/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and not one of them was cleansed [by being healed] except Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/csb/luke/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And in the prophet Elisha’s time, there were many in Israel who had leprosy, and yet not one of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And in the prophet Elisha&#8217s time, there were many in Israel who had serious skin diseases, yet not one of them was healed—only Naaman the Syrian.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian. <a href="/cev/luke/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> During the time of the prophet Elisha, many men in Israel had leprosy. But no one was healed, except Naaman who lived in Syria. <a href="/erv/luke/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian. <a href="/gwt/luke/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> There were also many people with skin diseases in Israel in the prophet Elisha's time. But God cured no one except Naaman from Syria." <a href="/gnt/luke/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> And there were many people suffering from a dreaded skin disease who lived in Israel during the time of the prophet Elisha; yet not one of them was healed, but only Naaman the Syrian." <a href="/isv/luke/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> There were also many lepers in Israel in the prophet Elisha's time, yet not one of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian." <a href="/msb/luke/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/luke/4.htm">NET Bible</a> And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, yet none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian." <a href="/nheb/luke/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> There were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed, except Naaman, the Syrian." <a href="/wbt/luke/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. <a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And there was also many a leper in Israel in the time of the Prophet Elisha, and yet not one of them was cleansed, but Naaman the Syrian was." <a href="/web/luke/4.htm">World English Bible</a> There were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed, except Naaman, the Syrian.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and many lepers were in the time of Elisha the prophet, in Israel, and none of them was cleansed, but—Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed, except Naaman the Syrian." <a href="/ylt/luke/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and many lepers were in the time of Elisha the prophet, in Israel, and none of them was cleansed, but -- Naaman the Syrian.' <a href="/slt/luke/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And many leprous were during Eliseus the prophet in Israel; and none of them was cleansed but Naaman the Syrian.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet: and none of them was cleansed but Naaman the Syrian. <a href="/cpdv/luke/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And there were many lepers in Israel under the prophet Elisha. And none of these was cleansed, except Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/nabre/luke/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> There were also many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And there were many lepers in Israel in the days of the prophet Elisha, and yet not one of them was cleansed, except Naaman the Syrian. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And there were many lepers among Israel in the days of the Elisha the Prophet and not one of them was purified except Naaman the Syrian.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And many lepers were in Israel, in the time of Elisha the prophet; and no one of them was cleansed but Naaman the Syrian.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha; and none of them were cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And many lepers were in Israel in the days of the prophet Elisha, and no one of them was cleansed, but Naaman the Syrian. <a href="/mace/luke/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and there were many lepers in the time of Elisha the prophet: yet none of them obtain'd a cure, except Naaman the Syrian. <a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And there was also many a leper in Israel in the time of the Prophet Elisha, and yet not one of them was cleansed, but Naaman the Syrian was." <a href="/worrell/luke/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and no one of them was cleansed, except Naaman, the Syrian."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>There were also many lepers in Israel, in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed; but Naaman the Syrian <Fr>was. <a href="/parallel/luke/4-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1553" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">The Rejection at Nazareth</a> …26Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to the widow of Zarephath in Sidon. 27<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there were</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/3015.htm" title="3015: leproi (Adj-NMP) -- A leprous person, a leper. From the same as lepra; scaly, i.e. Leprous.">lepers</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2474.htm" title="2474: Israēl (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.">Israel</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in the time</a> <a href="/greek/1666.htm" title="1666: Elisaiou (N-GMS) -- Elisha. Of Hebrew origin; Elissaeus, an Israelite.">of Elisha</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētou (N-GMS) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">prophet.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Yet</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">not one</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of them</a> <a href="/greek/2511.htm" title="2511: ekatharisthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To cleanse, make clean, literally, ceremonially, or spiritually, according to context. From katharos; to cleanse.">was cleansed—</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">only</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/3497.htm" title="3497: Naiman (N-NMS) -- Naaman. Of Hebrew origin; Neeman, a Syrian.">Naaman</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4948.htm" title="4948: Syros (N-NMS) -- Syrian, belonging to Syria. From the same as Suria; a Syran, a native of Syria.">Syrian.” </a> 28On hearing this, all the people in the synagogue were enraged.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">2 Kings 5:1-14</a> Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” ... <a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Matthew 8:2-4</a> 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. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.” <a href="/matthew/11-4.htm">Matthew 11:4-5</a> Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: / The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. <a href="/john/4-48.htm">John 4:48</a> Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” <a href="/john/9-1.htm">John 9:1-7</a> Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. ... <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a> Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. <a href="/james/5-14.htm">James 5:14-16</a> Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. / Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/leviticus/13-1.htm">Leviticus 13:1-46</a> Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “When someone has a swelling or rash or bright spot on his skin that may be an infectious skin disease, he must be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of his sons who is a priest. / The priest is to examine the infection on his skin, and if the hair in the infection has turned white and the sore appears to be deeper than the skin, it is a skin disease. After the priest examines him, he must pronounce him unclean. ... <a href="/leviticus/14-1.htm">Leviticus 14:1-32</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, / “This is the law for the one afflicted with a skin disease on the day of his cleansing, when he is brought to the priest. / The priest is to go outside the camp to examine him, and if the skin disease of the afflicted person has healed, ... <a href="/numbers/12-10.htm">Numbers 12:10-15</a> As the cloud lifted from above the Tent, suddenly Miriam became leprous, white as snow. Aaron turned toward her, saw that she was leprous, / and said to Moses, “My lord, please do not hold against us this sin we have so foolishly committed. / Please do not let her be like a stillborn infant whose flesh is half consumed when he comes out of his mother’s womb.” ... <a href="/deuteronomy/24-8.htm">Deuteronomy 24:8-9</a> In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them. / Remember what the LORD your God did to Miriam on the journey after you came out of Egypt. <a href="/2_kings/7-3.htm">2 Kings 7:3-10</a> Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate, and they said to one another, “Why just sit here until we die? / If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” / So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/26-19.htm">2 Chronicles 26:19-21</a> Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. / When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him. / So King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He lived in isolation, leprous and cut off from the house of the LORD, while his son Jotham had charge of the royal palace and governed the people of the land. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/matthew/10-8.htm">Matthew 10:8</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.Eliseus.<a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a> So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him… Elisha.<a href="/matthew/12-4.htm">Matthew 12:4</a> How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?<a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a> While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.Naaman.<a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">2 Kings 5:1-27</a> Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper… <a href="/job/21-22.htm">Job 21:22</a> Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.<a href="/job/33-13.htm">Job 33:13</a> Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/3-17.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/mark/1-42.htm">Cleansed</a> <a href="/luke/4-24.htm">Country</a> <a href="/luke/4-26.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-7.htm">Elisha</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-21.htm">Eli'sha</a> <a href="/luke/4-26.htm">Except</a> <a href="/luke/4-26.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/matthew/10-8.htm">Lepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-7.htm">Naaman</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-7.htm">Na'aman</a> <a href="/luke/4-25.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/matthew/5-32.htm">Saving</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Sidonian</a> <a href="/mark/7-26.htm">Syrian</a> <a href="/luke/4-26.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/4-26.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/luke/4-26.htm">Zarephath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/5-12.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/luke/4-28.htm">Cleansed</a> <a href="/luke/4-37.htm">Country</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/luke/4-28.htm">Elisha</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">Eli'sha</a> <a href="/luke/5-21.htm">Except</a> <a href="/luke/4-28.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/luke/17-12.htm">Lepers</a> <a href="/luke/4-28.htm">Naaman</a> <a href="/genesis/46-21.htm">Na'aman</a> <a href="/luke/4-28.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Saving</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Sidonian</a> <a href="/luke/4-28.htm">Syrian</a> <a href="/luke/4-28.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/7-12.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-9.htm">Zarephath</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 4</div>1. <a href="/luke/4-1.htm">The fasting and temptation of Jesus.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">He begins to preach.</a> 16. <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">The people of Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him.</a> 33. <a href="/luke/4-33.htm">He cures one possessed of a demon,</a> 38. <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Peter's mother-in-law,</a> 40. <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">and various other sick persons.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/4-41.htm">The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it.</a> 42. <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">He preaches through the cities of Galilee.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/luke/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. This phrase highlights the prevalence of leprosy in ancient Israel, a disease that rendered individuals ceremonially unclean and socially ostracized according to Levitical law (Leviticus 13-14). Elisha, a successor of Elijah, was a prominent prophet in Israel during the 9th century BC, known for performing miracles and serving as a conduit of God's power. The mention of lepers underscores the physical and spiritual plight of Israel at the time, reflecting a nation in need of divine intervention. The historical context suggests a period of spiritual decline, where despite the presence of a powerful prophet, the people often turned away from God.Yet not one of them was cleansed— This part of the verse emphasizes the lack of healing among the Israelite lepers, which can be seen as a reflection of Israel's spiritual state. Despite the presence of a prophet like Elisha, who had the power to perform miracles, the Israelites' lack of faith and obedience to God resulted in their continued suffering. This serves as a reminder of the importance of faith and obedience in receiving God's blessings and healing. Theologically, it points to the idea that God's grace and mercy are not limited by ethnicity or nationality but are extended to those who demonstrate faith.only Naaman the Syrian. Naaman was a commander of the army of the king of Aram (modern-day Syria), a nation often at odds with Israel. His healing is recorded in <a href="/2_kings/5.htm">2 Kings 5</a>, where he is cleansed of leprosy after following Elisha's instructions to wash in the Jordan River seven times. Naaman's healing signifies God's willingness to extend grace beyond the boundaries of Israel, foreshadowing the inclusion of Gentiles in God's redemptive plan. This act of cleansing a foreigner highlights the theme of God's sovereignty and the universality of His salvation. Naaman's faith and obedience, despite his initial reluctance, serve as a type of Christ's future ministry to the Gentiles, illustrating that faith, not heritage, is the key to receiving God's grace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elisha_the_prophet.htm">Elisha the Prophet</a> A significant prophet in Israel, successor to Elijah, known for performing miracles and being a messenger of God. 2. <a href="/topical/n/naaman_the_syrian.htm">Naaman the Syrian</a> A commander of the army of the king of Aram (Syria), who was healed of leprosy by following Elisha's instructions. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, often depicted in the Old Testament as struggling with faithfulness to God. 4. <a href="/topical/l/lepers_in_israel.htm">Lepers in Israel</a> Individuals suffering from leprosy, a disease that rendered them ceremonially unclean and often led to social isolation. 5. <a href="/topical/s/syria.htm">Syria (Aram)</a> A neighboring nation to Israel, often in conflict with Israel, yet here, a Syrian is the recipient of God's miraculous healing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_grace.htm">God's Sovereignty and Grace</a> God's grace is not limited by national or ethnic boundaries. He chooses whom to bless according to His sovereign will. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a> Naaman's healing required obedience to God's word through Elisha. Faith often requires action, even when it seems illogical or humbling. <a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a> Naaman's initial pride almost prevented his healing. Humility is essential in approaching God and receiving His blessings. <a href="/topical/g/god's_inclusive_love.htm">God's Inclusive Love</a> The account of Naaman illustrates that God's love and power extend beyond Israel, foreshadowing the inclusion of Gentiles in the New Covenant. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> Elisha's role as a prophet highlights the importance of listening to God's messengers and the power of prophetic ministry in revealing God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 4</a> <a href="/q/who_was_naaman_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Naaman in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_elisha_cure_naaman.htm">How did Elisha heal Naaman of his leprosy?</a> <a href="/q/why_don't_hospitals_use_faith_healing.htm">If faith healing works, why do hospitals not use it?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_healthcare.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on healthcare?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) Eliseus the prophet.--The original gives, as was natural, the Greek form of Elisha, as before of Elijah.Saving Naaman.--Better, but Naaman. as before. <a href="/commentaries/luke/4-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. there were ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. many πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. lepers λεπροὶ (leproi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3015.htm">Strong's 3015: </a> A leprous person, a leper. From the same as lepra; scaly, i.e. Leprous. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Israel Ἰσραὴλ (Israēl) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. in the time ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. of Elisha Ἐλισαίου (Elisaiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1666.htm">Strong's 1666: </a> Elisha. Of Hebrew origin; Elissaeus, an Israelite. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prophet. προφήτου (prophētou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. Yet καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. not one οὐδεὶς (oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. of them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. was cleansed— ἐκαθαρίσθη (ekatharisthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2511.htm">Strong's 2511: </a> To cleanse, make clean, literally, ceremonially, or spiritually, according to context. From katharos; to cleanse. only εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. Naaman Ναιμὰν (Naiman) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3497.htm">Strong's 3497: </a> Naaman. Of Hebrew origin; Neeman, a Syrian. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Syrian.” Σύρος (Syros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4948.htm">Strong's 4948: </a> Syrian, belonging to Syria. 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