Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy. New Living Translation So Naaman went down to the Jordan River and dipped himself seven times, as the man of God had instructed him. And his skin became as healthy as the skin of a young child, and he was healed! English Standard Version So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And he went down and dipped in the Jordan seven times, according to the saying of the man of God. And his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. King James Bible Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. New King James Version So he went down and dipped seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. New American Standard Bible So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, in accordance with the word of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. NASB 1995 So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child and he was clean. NASB 1977 So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Legacy Standard Bible So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young boy and he was clean. Amplified Bible So he went down and plunged himself into the Jordan seven times, just as the man of God had said; and his flesh was restored like that of a little child and he was clean. Berean Annotated Bible So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan (flowing down) seven times, according to the word of the man of God {Elohim}, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean. Christian Standard Bible So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the command of the man of God. Then his skin was restored and became like the skin of a small boy, and he was clean. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the command of the man of God. Then his skin was restored and became like the skin of a small boy, and he was clean. American Standard Version Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God; and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Contemporary English Version Naaman walked down to the Jordan; he waded out into the water and stooped down in it seven times, just as Elisha had told him. At once, he was cured, and his skin became as smooth as a child's. English Revised Version Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. GOD'S WORD® Translation So he went to dip himself in the Jordan River seven times, as the man of God had instructed him. His skin became healthy again like a little child's skin. Good News Translation So Naaman went down to the Jordan, dipped himself in it seven times, as Elisha had instructed, and he was completely cured. His flesh became firm and healthy like that of a child. International Standard Version So he went down and plunged himself into the Jordan River seven times, just as the man of God had said, and his flesh rejuvenated like the flesh of a newborn child. And he was clean. NET Bible So he went down and dipped in the Jordan seven times, as the prophet had instructed. His skin became as smooth as a young child's and he was healed. New Heart English Bible Then he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Webster's Bible Translation Then he went down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo 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. World English Bible Then went he down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he goes down and dips in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh turns back as the flesh of a little youth, and is clean. Berean Literal Bible And he went down and dipped in the Jordan seven times, according to the saying of the man of God. And his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Young's Literal Translation And he goeth down and dippeth in Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh doth turn back as the flesh of a little youth, and is clean. Smith's Literal Translation And he will go down and dip in Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh will turn: back as, the flesh of a small boy, and he will be cleansed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen he went down, and washed in the Jordan seven times: according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored, like the flesh of a little child, and he was made clean. Catholic Public Domain Version So he descended and washed in the Jordan seven times, in accord with the word of the man of God. And his flesh was restored, like the flesh of a little child. And he was made clean. New American Bible So Naaman went down and plunged into the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God. His flesh became again like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. New Revised Standard Version So he went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young boy, and he was clean. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he went down and washed seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the prophet of God; and his flesh came again like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he listened to their voice, and he did so, and he went on and he washed seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the Prophet of God. And his flesh returned like the flesh of a young boy, and he was cleansed. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God; and his flesh came back like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Brenton Septuagint Translation So Naiman went down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the word of Elisaie: and his flesh returned to him as the flesh of a little child, and he was cleansed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Naaman Cured of Leprosy…13Naaman’s servants, however, approached him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed’?” 14So 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. Cross References So Naaman went down Acts 8:38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and Philip baptized him. James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, Leviticus 14:7 Seven times he shall sprinkle the one to be cleansed of the skin disease. Then he shall pronounce him clean and release the live bird into the open field. Joshua 3:15 Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, according to the word of the man of God, Luke 5:5 “Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.” John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” and his flesh was restored Jeremiah 30:17 But I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, because they call you an outcast, Zion, for whom no one cares.” 2 Kings 20:5 “Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD. and became like that of a little child, Job 33:25 then his flesh is refreshed like a child’s; he returns to the days of his youth. Matthew 18:3 “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. and he was clean. Mark 1:42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. Matthew 8:3 Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. Luke 4:27 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.” Matthew 8:2-3 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. Mark 1:40-42 Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. John 9:7 Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing. Treasury of Scripture Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like to the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. went he down Job 31:13 If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me; Proverbs 9:9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Proverbs 25:11,12 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver… according to 2 Chronicles 20:20 And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. John 2:5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. Hebrews 11:7,8 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith… his flesh 2 Kings 5:10 And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean. Job 33:25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth: and he was clean Luke 4:27 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. Luke 5:13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Jump to Previous Child Clean Dipped Flesh Jordan Little Seven Times WordJump to Next Child Clean Dipped Flesh Jordan Little Seven Times Word2 Kings 5 1. Naaman, by the report of a captive maid, is sent to Samaria to be cured of leprosy8. Elisha, sending him to Jordan cures him 15. He refusing Naaman's gifts grants him some of the earth 20. Gehazi, abusing his master's name unto Naaman, is smitten with leprosy So Naaman went down Naaman, a commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a man of great status and valor but suffered from leprosy. His journey to Israel reflects humility and obedience, as he initially resisted the prophet Elisha's instructions. This act of going down symbolizes a descent from pride to submission, a necessary step for spiritual and physical healing. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. NaamanA commander of the army of the king of Aram, who suffered from leprosy. His journey to healing is central to this passage. 2. Jordan River The river where Naaman was instructed to wash himself seven times to be healed of his leprosy. 3. Elisha The prophet of God who instructed Naaman to wash in the Jordan River for healing. 4. Leprosy A serious skin disease that Naaman suffered from, symbolizing impurity and separation in biblical times. 5. Israel The nation where the prophet Elisha resided, and where Naaman traveled to seek healing. Teaching Points Obedience to God's WordNaaman's healing came through his obedience to the prophet's instructions. This teaches us the importance of following God's guidance, even when it seems simple or unconventional. Humility and Faith Naaman had to humble himself to follow the prophet's seemingly simple instructions. Our faith often requires humility and trust in God's ways over our own understanding. God's Grace for All Naaman, a non-Israelite, received God's healing, illustrating that God's grace and mercy extend to all who seek Him in faith. Symbolism of Cleansing The act of washing in the Jordan symbolizes spiritual cleansing and renewal, pointing to the transformative power of God's intervention in our lives. Perseverance in Faith Naaman's repeated dipping in the Jordan signifies perseverance in faith, encouraging believers to persist in their spiritual journeys despite initial doubts or challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 5:14?2. How does Naaman's healing in 2 Kings 5:14 demonstrate God's power and grace? 3. What role does obedience play in Naaman's healing according to 2 Kings 5:14? 4. How can Naaman's story encourage us to trust God's instructions in our lives? 5. What connections exist between Naaman's cleansing and New Testament teachings on faith? 6. How can we apply Naaman's humility and obedience in our daily walk with God? 7. How does Naaman's healing in 2 Kings 5:14 demonstrate God's power and mercy? 8. Why did Naaman initially resist Elisha's instructions in 2 Kings 5:14? 9. What is the significance of the Jordan River in Naaman's healing in 2 Kings 5:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 5? 11. If faith healing works, why do hospitals not use it? 12. Is homeopathy acceptable for Christians to use? 13. How can Naaman’s leprosy (2 Kings 5:1, 14) be scientifically explained as instantly healed by dipping in the Jordan River? 14. Are Healing Rooms biblical? What Does 2 Kings 5:14 Mean So Naaman went downNaaman’s first step is physical, but it is driven by a change of heart. Moments earlier he had stormed away in anger (2 Kings 5:11–12). Now, persuaded by his servants, he descends to the river in humility. • James 4:6 reminds us, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” • Jesus highlights Naaman’s story in Luke 4:27 to show that God’s mercy reaches those who approach Him on His terms. By going down, Naaman yields his own ideas and submits to God’s appointed way. and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times The command was specific—seven dips, not six or eight. Obedience must be complete, not approximate. • Seven often marks divine completeness (Genesis 2:2; Joshua 6:15–16). • The water itself had no power; the power lay in trusting God enough to do exactly what He said, just as the ten lepers were told to “go, show yourselves to the priests” before cleansing appeared (Luke 17:14). Naaman’s repeated immersion underscores persevering faith: he kept going under until the seventh, final act. according to the word of the man of God Elisha’s word carried God’s authority. To obey the prophet was to obey the Lord who commissioned him. • 2 Chronicles 20:20 makes the connection clear: “Believe in the LORD your God and you will be upheld; believe His prophets and you will prosper.” • The reliability of God’s spoken word anticipates the written Word we now hold (2 Timothy 3:16). Naaman’s healing hinges on taking God at His word—exactly, confidently, completely. and his flesh was restored The effect is immediate and literal. Scripture never treats the account as mere symbol; the leprosy truly disappears. • Exodus 15:26: “I am the LORD who heals you.” • Psalm 103:3 praises Him “who heals all your diseases.” God’s power reverses what no physician could cure, displaying His sovereignty over the physical realm. and became like that of a little child Not just healed—renewed. The comparison to a child highlights purity, softness, and a fresh start. • Jesus connects new beginnings with childlikeness: “Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). • 2 Corinthians 5:17 echoes the theme of new creation. Naaman’s skin mirrors the inward transformation God works in every believer who receives His grace. and he was clean Leprosy made a person ceremonially unclean (Leviticus 13). Cleansing therefore restores both health and fellowship with the community. • When Jesus heals a leper, He declares, “Be clean!” (Luke 5:13), joining physical cure to spiritual restoration. • Isaiah 1:18 portrays the wider promise: “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” Naaman emerges from the Jordan not only whole but accepted—no longer ostracized, no longer under judgment. summary 2 Kings 5:14 shows that humble, precise obedience to God’s word brings complete restoration. Naaman’s sevenfold plunge illustrates faith that submits, perseveres, and relies on divine authority. The Lord responds by granting thorough healing, a fresh start, and full cleansing—signposts of the greater salvation offered to all who trust Him today. (14) Then went he down.--And he went down: scil., from Samaria to the Jordan bed. The Syriac and Arabic, and some Hebrew MSS., read "and he departed;" probably an error of transcription.Seven times.--"Because seven was significant of the Divine covenant with Israel, and the cure depended on that covenant; or to stamp the cure as a Divine work, for seven is the signature of the works of God" (Keil). In the Assyrian monuments there is an almost exact parallel to the above method of seeking a cure. It occurs among the so-called exorcisms, and belongs to the age of Sargon of Agade (Accad), before 2200 B.C. Merodach is represented as asking his father Hea how to cure a sick man. Hea replies that the sick man must go and bathe in the sacred waters at the mouth of the Euphrates. It thus appears that in bidding Naaman bathe seven times in the Jordan, Elisha acted in accordance with ancient Semitic belief as to the healing virtue of running streams. Verse 14. - Then went he down; i.e. descended into the deep Jordan valley from the highland of Samaria - a descent of above a thousand feet. The nearest route would involve a journey of about twenty-five miles. And dipped himself seven times in Jordan - i.e. followed exactly the prophet's directions in ver. 10 - according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child - literally, of a little lad - and he was clean. Not only was the leprosy removed, but the flesh was more soft and tender than that of a grown man commonly is. It was like the flesh of a boy.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Naaman went downוַיֵּ֗רֶד (way·yê·reḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend and dipped himself וַיִּטְבֹּ֤ל (way·yiṭ·bōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2881: To dip, to immerse in the Jordan בַּיַּרְדֵּן֙ (bay·yar·dên) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine seven שֶׁ֣בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number times, פְּעָמִ֔ים (pə·‘ā·mîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence according to the word כִּדְבַ֖ר (kiḏ·ḇar) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of God, הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and his flesh בְּשָׂר֗וֹ (bə·śā·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man was restored וַיָּ֣שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again and became like [that] כִּבְשַׂ֛ר (kiḇ·śar) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man of a little קָטֹ֖ן (qā·ṭōn) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant child, נַ֥עַר (na·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer and he was clean. וַיִּטְהָֽר׃ (way·yiṭ·hār) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure Links 2 Kings 5:14 NIV2 Kings 5:14 NLT 2 Kings 5:14 ESV 2 Kings 5:14 NASB 2 Kings 5:14 KJV 2 Kings 5:14 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 5:14 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 5:14 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 5:14 French Bible 2 Kings 5:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 5:14 Then went he down and dipped himself (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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