Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Elisha responded, “As the Lord of Hosts lives,
New American Standard Bible
Elisha said, “
King James Version
And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.
International Standard Version
But Elisha responded, "As the LORD of the Heavenly Armies lives, in whose presence I stand, I would never pay attention to you or even look in your direction were it not for my continuous respect for the presence of King Jehoshaphat of Judah.
A Conservative Version
And Elisha said, As LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.
American Standard Version
And Elisha said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.
Amplified
Elisha said, “As the Lord of hosts (armies) lives, before whom I stand, were it not that I have regard for Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not look at you nor see you [king of Israel].
Bible in Basic English
Then Elisha said, By the life of the Lord of armies whose servant I am, if it was not for the respect I have for Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, I would not give a look at you, or see you.
Darby Translation
And Elisha said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee nor see thee.
Julia Smith Translation
And Elisha will say, Jehovah of armies lives whom I stand before him, for unless I accept the face of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, if I will look to thee and if I will, see thee
King James 2000
And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward you, nor see you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Elisha said, "{As Yahweh of hosts lives}, before whom I stand, surely if I was not {regarding the face} of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would have not looked at you nor even glanced at you.
Modern King James verseion
And Elisha said, As Jehovah of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely if it were not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward you nor see you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Elisha said, "As sure as the LORD of Hosts liveth - in whose sight I stand - and it were not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor yet see ye."
NET Bible
Elisha said, "As certainly as the Lord who rules over all lives (whom I serve), if I did not respect King Jehoshaphat of Judah, I would not pay attention to you or acknowledge you.
New Heart English Bible
Elisha said, "As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I respect the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward you, nor see you.
The Emphasized Bible
Then said Elisha - By the life of Yahweh of hosts, before whom I stand, were it not that, the countenance of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would lift up, I would neither look at thee, nor see thee.
Webster
And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look towards thee, nor see thee.
World English Bible
Elisha said, "As Yahweh of Armies lives, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I respect the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward you, nor see you.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Elisha saith, 'Jehovah of Hosts liveth, before whom I have stood; for unless the face of Jehoshaphat king of Judah I am lifting up, I do not look unto thee, nor see thee;
Themes
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Courageous reformers » Elisha before king jehoram
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elisha before king jehoram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Elisha before king jehoram
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elisha before king jehoram
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elisha before king jehoram
Interlinear
Paniym
`amad
Luwle'
Nasa'
Paniym
Nabat
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 3:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joram Meets Moab In Battle
13
However, Elisha said to King Joram of Israel, “We have nothing in common. Go to the prophets of your father and your mother!”
But the king of Israel replied, “No, because it is the Lord who has summoned these three kings to hand them over to Moab.”
14 Elisha responded, “As the Lord of Hosts lives,
While the musician played,
Cross References
1 Kings 17:1
Now Elijah
2 Kings 5:16
But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives,
1 Samuel 15:26-31
Samuel replied to Saul, “I will not return with you. Because you rejected the word of the Lord,
1 Kings 14:5-18
But the Lord had said to Ahijah, “Jeroboam’s wife is coming soon to ask you about her son, for he is sick. You are to say such and such to her. When she arrives, she will be disguised.”
1 Kings 18:15
Then Elijah said, “As the Lord of Hosts lives,
1 Kings 21:20
Ahab said to Elijah, “So, you have caught me, my enemy.”
He replied, “I have caught you because you devoted
2 Chronicles 17:3-9
Now the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the former ways of his father David.
2 Chronicles 19:3-4
However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have decided to seek God.”
Psalm 15:4
but honors those who fear the Lord,
who keeps his word whatever the cost,
Jeremiah 1:18
Today, I am the One who has made you a fortified city,
Daniel 5:17-23
Then Daniel answered the king, “You may keep your gifts, and give your rewards to someone else;
Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples to Him, with the Herodians.