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Summary
But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed.
Axe head
Alas, master
For it was borrowed
Bible References
Axe head
Ecclesiastes 10:10
If the ax is dull, and he does not whet the edge, he must put forth more effort. Wisdom helps him to succeed.
Isaiah 10:34
He will cut down the forest thickets with an ax. Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One.
Alas, master
2 Kings 6:15
Early the next morning Elisha's servant got up and went out of the house. He saw the Syrian troops with their horses and chariots surrounding the town. He went to Elisha and said: Alas my master what shall we do?
2 Kings 3:10
Alas, all is done, King Joram exclaimed. Has Jehovah called us together to be at the mercy of the king of Moab?
Revelation 18:10
They will stand at a distance for fear of her torment, and say: 'Woe, woe to the great city Babylon, that mighty city! For in one hour your judgment has come.'
For it was borrowed
2 Kings 4:7
She returned to Elisha, the prophet. He said: Sell the olive oil and pay all your debts. There will be enough money left over for you and your sons to pay your living expenses.
Exodus 22:14
Whenever someone borrows an animal from his neighbor, and it is injured or dies while the owner is not present, the borrower must make up for the loss.
Psalm 37:21
The wicked borrows and does not pay back. But the righteous is gracious and gives.