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2 Kings 6:17
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And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
About 2 Kings 6:17
Few verses address Eyes Open as directly as 2 Kings 6:17. This Old Testament passage from the history of 2 Kings has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- 2 Kings 6:20
“And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, Lord, open the eyes of these men, that they may see. And the Lord opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, they were in the midst of Samaria.”
- Malachi 3:10
“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”
- Proverbs 3:7
“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.”
- Psalms 121:1
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”
- Psalms 123:2
“Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until that he have mercy upon us.”
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How to Apply 2 Kings 6:17
Pray through 2 Kings 6:17 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Eyes Open. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.