Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Elisha replied, “Hear the word of the Lord! This is what the Lord says: ‘About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria, six quarts
New American Standard Bible
Then Elisha said, “Listen to the word of the Lord; thus says the Lord, ‘
King James Version
Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
International Standard Version
So Elisha responded, "Listen to this message from the LORD! "This is what the LORD says: "At about this time tomorrow, in Samaria's city gate, a seah of finely ground flour will sell for a shekel, and two seahs of barley for a shekel."'"
A Conservative Version
And Elisha said, Hear ye the word of LORD. Thus says LORD, Tomorrow about this time a measure of fine flour shall be [sold] for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
American Standard Version
And Elisha said, Hear ye the word of Jehovah: thus saith Jehovah, To-morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be'sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
Amplified
Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord, ‘Tomorrow about this time a
Bible in Basic English
Then Elisha said, Give ear to the word of the Lord: the Lord says, Tomorrow, about this time, a measure of good meal will be offered for the price of a shekel and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the market-place of Samaria.
Darby Translation
And Elisha said, Hear the word of Jehovah. Thus saith Jehovah: To-morrow about this time shall the measure of fine flour be at a shekel, and two measures of barley at a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
Julia Smith Translation
And Elisha will say, Hear the word of Jehovah, thus said Jehovah, About the time to-motrow a measure of fine flour for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Shomeron.
King James 2000
Then Elisha said, Hear you the word of the LORD; Thus says the LORD, Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Elisha said, "Hear the word of Yahweh: 'Thus says Yahweh, "At this time tomorrow a seah of wheat bread flour [will sell] for a shekel, and two seahs of barley for a shekel in the gate of Samaria.'"
Modern King James verseion
And Elisha said, Hear the Word of Jehovah! So says Jehovah, Tomorrow about this time a measure of fine flour will be sold at a shekel, and two measures of barley at a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then Elisha said, "Hear the word of the LORD, for thus sayeth the LORD, 'Tomorrow this time a bushel of fine flour shall be sold for a sicle and two bushels of Barley for another in the gates of Samaria.'"
NET Bible
Elisha replied, "Hear the word of the Lord! This is what the Lord says, 'About this time tomorrow a seah of finely milled flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel at the gate of Samaria.'"
New Heart English Bible
Elisha said, "Hear the word of the LORD. Thus says the LORD, 'Tomorrow about this time a measure of fine flour will be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.'"
The Emphasized Bible
Then said Elisha - Hear ye the word of Yahweh, - Thus, saith Yahweh - About this time to-morrow, a measure of fine meal for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
Webster
Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To-morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
World English Bible
Elisha said, "Hear the word of Yahweh. Thus says Yahweh, 'Tomorrow about this time a measure of fine flour will be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.'"
Youngs Literal Translation
And Elisha saith, 'Hear ye a word of Jehovah: thus said Jehovah, About this time to-morrow, a measure of fine flour is at a shekel, and two measures of barley at a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.'
Themes
Barley » Priests estimated value of
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Bounty to the starving people in samaria
Gates » Of cities » Markets held at
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Measure » A seah, about a peck and a half
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The end of the famine in samaria
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » Elisha predicted plenty in
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 7:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elisha Prophesies Hope For Relief
1 Elisha replied, “Hear the word of the Lord! This is what the Lord says: ‘About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria, six quarts
Elisha announced, “You will in fact see it with your own eyes, but you won’t eat any of it.”
Phrases
Cross References
Exodus 8:23
I will make a distinction
Exodus 9:5-6
And the Lord set a time, saying, “Tomorrow the Lord will do this thing in the land.”
Exodus 14:13
But Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and see
Exodus 16:12
“I have heard the complaints of the Israelites. Tell them: At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will eat bread until you are full. Then you will know that I am Yahweh your God.”
Joshua 3:5
Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves,
1 Samuel 11:9
He told the messengers who had come, “Tell this to the men of Jabesh-gilead: ‘Deliverance will be yours tomorrow by the time the sun is hot.’” So the messengers told the men of Jabesh, and they rejoiced.
2 Kings 4:42
A man from Baal-shalishah
2 Kings 6:25
So there was a great famine
2 Kings 6:33
While Elisha was still speaking with them, the messenger
2 Kings 7:18-19
When the man of God had said to the king, “About this time tomorrow 12 quarts
2 Kings 20:16
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the Lord:
Psalm 46:5
God will help her when the morning dawns.
Isaiah 1:10
you rulers of Sodom!
Listen to the instruction of our God,
you people of Gomorrah!
Ezekiel 37:4
He said to me, “Prophesy concerning these bones and say to them: Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord!
John 6:9
“There’s a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish—but what are they for so many?”
Revelation 6:6
Then I heard something like a voice among the four living creatures say, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius—but do not harm the olive oil and the wine.”
1 Kings 22:19
Then Micaiah said, “Therefore, hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on His throne,