2 Kings 6:1

Old Testament • 8 words with Strong's data

"And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us."

Word-by-Word Analysis

And the

בֵּן

bên

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or ...

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of the

נָבִיא

nâbîyʼ

H5030

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

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אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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unto

אֱלִישָׁע

ʼĔlîyshâʻ

H477

Elisha, the famous prophet

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רָאָה

râʼâh

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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now the

מָקוֹם

mâqôwm

H4725

properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)

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where we

יָשַׁב

yâshab

H3427

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

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with thee is too

פֶּה

peh

H6310

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos...

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for us

Key Terms in This Verse

strait H6310

פֶּה peh

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to

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Elisha H477

אֱלִישָׁע ʼĔlîyshâʻ

Elisha, the famous prophet

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prophets H5030

נָבִיא nâbîyʼ

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

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dwell H3427

יָשַׁב yâshab

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

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place H4725

מָקוֹם mâqôwm

properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)

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sons H1121

בֵּן bên

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)

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Behold H7200

רָאָה râʼâh

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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said H559

אָמַר ʼâmar

to say (used with great latitude)

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Cross References

2 Kings 2:3 cross-reference

And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold y...

Joshua 19:47 cross-reference

And the coast of the children of Dan went out too little for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it...

Joshua 17:14 cross-reference

And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?

1 Samuel 19:20 cross-reference

And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and th...

1 Kings 20:35 cross-reference

And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.

2 Kings 4:1 cross-reference

Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is c...

Job 36:16 cross-reference

Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness.

2 Kings 4:38 cross-reference

And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him: and he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot, and seethe pottage for th...

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