Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so to thee; but if not, it shall not be so.
New American Standard Bible
He said, “You have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if you
King James Version
And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.
Holman Bible
Elijah replied, “You have asked for something difficult. If you see me being taken from you,
International Standard Version
"That's a hard thing to ask for," Elijah answered, "but if you see me while I'm being taken from you, it will happen for you. But if you don't see me, it won't happen."
A Conservative Version
And he said, Thou have asked a hard thing. [Nevertheless], if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so to thee, but if not, it shall not be so.
American Standard Version
And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless , if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.
Amplified
He said, “You have asked for a difficult thing. However, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so.”
Bible in Basic English
And he said, You have made a hard request: still, if you see me when I am taken from you, you will get your desire; but if not, it will not be so.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will say, Thou wert hard to ask: if thou shalt see me taken from thee, it shall be thus to thee; and if not, it shall not be.
King James 2000
And he said, You have asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so unto you; but if not, it shall not be so.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He said, "What you ask is difficult. If you see me being taken from you, it will be so for you, but if not, it will not happen."
Modern King James verseion
And he said, You have asked a hard thing, but if you see me taken from you, it shall be so to you; but if not, it shall not be.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he said, "Thou hast asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken away from thee, thou shalt have it so: if thou do not, it shall not be."
NET Bible
Elijah replied, "That's a difficult request! If you see me taken from you, may it be so, but if you don't, it will not happen."
New Heart English Bible
He said, "You have asked a hard thing. If you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so."
The Emphasized Bible
And he said - Thou hast asked a hard thing, - if thou see me when taken from thee, thou shall have it, so, but, if not, thou shalt not have it.
Webster
And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou shalt see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so to thee; but if not, it shall not be so.
World English Bible
He said, "You have asked a hard thing. If you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so."
Youngs Literal Translation
and he saith, 'Thou hast asked a hard thing; if thou dost see me taken from thee, it is to thee so; and if not, it is not.'
Themes
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The chariot of fire
Elisha » Witnesses elijah's transporting, receives a double portion of his spirit
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The transporting of elijah to the heavens
Interlinear
Sha'al
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 2:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elijah Taken Away From Elisha
9 And it came to pass when they had gone over, that Elijah said to Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I am taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. 10 And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so to thee; but if not, it shall not be so. 11 And it came to pass as they went on, and talked, that behold, a chariot of fire and horses of fire; and they parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into the heavens.
Names
Cross References
2 Kings 2:12
And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father! the chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof! And he saw him no more. Then he took hold of his own garments and rent them in two pieces.
Mark 11:22-24
And Jesus answering says to them, Have faith in God.
John 16:24
Hitherto ye have asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Acts 1:9-10
And having said these things he was taken up, they beholding him, and a cloud received him out of their sight.