4:16a And Elisha declared, “At this time next year,

Elisha told ⌊her⌋ , “At this season next year,

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Elisha said ⌊to the woman⌋ , “By this time next year,

4:16b you will hold a son in your arms.”

you (sing.) will have ⌊your⌋ son in your arms.”

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you (sing.) will have a son to hug/embrace.”

4:16c “No, my lord,” she said.

The woman said, “No, my lord!

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But the woman said to Elisha, “Sir, it is not possible.

4:16d “Do not lie to your maidservant, O man of God.”

Please, man of God, do not lie to ⌊me⌋ , your ⌊humble⌋ servant!”

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You are a prophet of God. Please do not give me this false hope!”

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