SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Kings 4:28

4:28a Then she said, “Did I ask you for a son, my lord?

The woman said, “Master, did I ask you (sing.) for a son? ⌊No.

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The woman said, “Sir, did I ever tell you (sing.) that I wanted/needed a son? ⌊No, I did not.

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She said to Elisha, “Sir, I never asked you (sing.) to give me a son.

4:28b Didn’t I say,

I told you, did I not,

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Remember that/what I said to you,

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I even told you

4:28c ‘Do not deceive me?’”

‘Do (sing.) not lie to me’!”

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‘Do (sing.) not deceive me ⌊by promising me a son⌋ .’

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not to give me false hope.”

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