2 Kings 5:16
2 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 5
“But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.”2 Kings 5:16
What Does 2 Kings 5:16 Mean?
2 Kings 5:16 is found in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 5, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Kings 5:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 14:23“That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:”Daniel 5:17“Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation.”2 Kings 3:14“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.”1 Kings 17:1“And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.”2 Kings 5:20“But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.”2 Kings 5:26“And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?”Genesis 14:22“And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,”1 Kings 13:8“And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me half thine house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place:”1 Kings 1:29“And the king sware, and said, As the LORD liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress,”1 Kings 8:41“Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name’s sake;”1 Kings 18:15“And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.”2 Kings 5:23“And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.”Matthew 10:8“Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.”Acts 8:18“And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,”Acts 20:33“I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.”1 Corinthians 6:12“All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.”1 Corinthians 10:32“Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:”2 Corinthians 11:9“And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.”2 Corinthians 12:14“Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.”2 Corinthians 12:17“Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?”
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