Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” New Living Translation “Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” English Standard Version He said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Berean Standard Bible “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” King James Bible And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. New King James Version So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” New American Standard Bible And he said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are greater than those who are with them.” NASB 1995 So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” NASB 1977 So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Legacy Standard Bible So he said, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Amplified Bible Elisha answered, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Christian Standard Bible Elisha said, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Elisha said, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.” American Standard Version And he answered, Fear not; for they that are with us are more than they that are with them. Contemporary English Version "Don't be afraid," Elisha answered. "There are more troops on our side than on theirs." English Revised Version And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. GOD'S WORD® Translation Elisha answered, "Don't be afraid. We have more forces on our side than they have on theirs." Good News Translation "Don't be afraid," Elisha answered. "We have more on our side than they have on theirs." International Standard Version Elisha replied, "Stop being afraid, because there are more with us than with them!" Majority Standard Bible “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” NET Bible He replied, "Don't be afraid, for our side outnumbers them." New Heart English Bible He answered, "Do not be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them." Webster's Bible Translation And he answered, Fear not: for they that are with us are more than they that are with them. World English Bible He answered, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says, “Do not fear, for more [are] they who [are] with us than they who [are] with them.” Young's Literal Translation And he saith, 'Fear not, for more are they who are with us than they who are with them.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will say, Thou shalt not fear: for the many which are with us are more than with them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he answered: Fear not: for there are more with us than with them. Catholic Public Domain Version But he responded: “Do not be afraid. For there are more with us than with them.” New American Bible Elisha answered, “Do not be afraid. Our side outnumbers theirs.” New Revised Standard Version He replied, “Do not be afraid, for there are more with us than there are with them.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to him, Fear not; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to him: “Do not be afraid, because those with us are more than those with them!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he answered: 'Fear not: for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Elisaie said, Fear not, for they who are with us are more than they that are with them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elisha Captures the Blinded Arameans…15When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” 16“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.… Cross References Psalm 34:7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 1 John 4:4 You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Psalm 27:1-3 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? / When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. / Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust. 2 Chronicles 32:7-8 “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Psalm 46:7 The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah Isaiah 43:1-2 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Ephesians 6:10-12 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. Treasury of Scripture And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. Fear not Exodus 14:13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. Psalm 3:6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. Psalm 11:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? they that be 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. 2 Chronicles 32:7,8 Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him: … Psalm 46:7,11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah… Jump to Previous Afraid Fear ProphetJump to Next Afraid Fear Prophet2 Kings 6 1. Elisha, allowing the young prophets to enlarge dwellings, floats an axhead8. He discloses the king of Syria's counsel 13. The army which was sent to Dothan to apprehend Elisha, is blinded 19. Being brought into Samaria, they are dismissed in peace 24. The famine in Samaria causes women to eat their own children 30. The king sends to slay Elisha Do not be afraid This phrase is a common biblical exhortation, appearing numerous times throughout Scripture. In Hebrew, the phrase is "אַל־תִּירָא" (al-tirah), which directly translates to "do not fear." This command is often given by God or His messengers to reassure His people in times of distress or uncertainty. The context here is Elisha speaking to his servant, who is overwhelmed by the sight of the Aramean army surrounding them. The command not to fear is rooted in the understanding that God is sovereign and His presence is a source of protection and strength. Historically, this reflects the consistent message of God’s faithfulness to Israel, encouraging believers to trust in divine providence over visible circumstances. Elisha answered For those who are with us are more than those who are with them Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Do notאַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be afraid,” תִּירָ֑א (tî·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten Elisha answered, וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “for כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction those who [are] אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that with us אִתָּ֔נוּ (’it·tā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among [are] more רַבִּים֙ (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great than those who [are] מֵאֲשֶׁ֖ר (mê·’ă·šer) Preposition-m | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that with them.” אוֹתָֽם׃ (’ō·w·ṯām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Links 2 Kings 6:16 NIV2 Kings 6:16 NLT 2 Kings 6:16 ESV 2 Kings 6:16 NASB 2 Kings 6:16 KJV 2 Kings 6:16 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 6:16 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 6:16 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 6:16 French Bible 2 Kings 6:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 6:16 He answered Don't be afraid (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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