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2 Kings 4:23
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KJ21
And he said, “Why wilt thou go to him today? It is neither new moon nor Sabbath.” And she said, “It shall be well.”
ASV
And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to-day? it is neither new moon nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
AMP
He said, “Why are you going to him today? It is neither the New Moon nor the Sabbath.” And she said, “It will be all right.”
AMPC
And he said, Why go to him today? It is neither the New Moon nor the Sabbath. And she said, It will be all right.
BRG
And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
CSB
But he said, “Why go to him today? It’s not a New Moon or a Sabbath.” She replied, “It’s all right.”
CSBA
But he said, ‘Why go to him today? It’s not a New Moon or a Sabbath.’ She replied, ‘It’s all right.’
CEB
Her husband said, “Why are you going to him today? It’s not a new moon or sabbath.” She said, “Don’t worry about it.”
CJB
He asked, “Why are you going to him today? It isn’t Rosh-Hodesh and it isn’t Shabbat.” She said, “It’s all right.”
CEV
“Why do you need to see him today?” her husband asked. “It's not the Sabbath or time for the New Moon Festival.” “That's all right,” she answered.
DARBY
And he said, Why wilt thou go to him to-day? It is neither new moon nor sabbath. And she said, [It is] well.
DRA
And he said to her: Why dost thou go to him? to day is neither new moon nor sabbath. She answered: I will go.
ERV
The woman’s husband said, “Why would you want to go to the man of God today? It isn’t the New Moon or Sabbath day.” She said, “Goodbye!”
EASY
Her husband asked, ‘Why do you want to go and see him today? It is not a special day with a new moon. It is not a Sabbath day.’ She said, ‘All is well.’
EHV
He said, “Why are you going to him today? It’s not the new moon, and it’s not the Sabbath.” But she said, “It’s all right.”
ESV
And he said, “Why will you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor Sabbath.” She said, “All is well.”
ESVUK
And he said, “Why will you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor Sabbath.” She said, “All is well.”
EXB
The husband said, “Why do you want to go to him today? It isn’t the New Moon or the Sabbath day.” She said, “It will be all right.”
GNV
And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him today? it is neither new moon nor Sabbath day. And she answered, All shall be well.
GW
Her husband asked, “Why are you going to him today? It isn’t a New Moon Festival or a day of rest—a holy day.” But she said goodbye to him.
GNT
“Why do you have to go today?” her husband asked. “It's neither a Sabbath nor a New Moon Festival.” “Never mind,” she answered.
HCSB
But he said, “Why go to him today? It’s not a New Moon or a Sabbath.” She replied, “Everything is all right.”
ICB
The woman’s husband said, “Why do you want to go to him today? It isn’t the New Moon or the Sabbath day.” She said, “It will be all right.”
ISV
He asked her, “What’s the point of visiting him today? It’s not a New Moon, and it isn’t the Sabbath!” But she kept saying, “Things will go well.”
JUB
And he said, Why must thou go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath. And she said, Peace.
KJV
And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
AKJV
And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
LSB
And he said, “Why will you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath.” And she said, “It is well.”
LEB
And he said, “Why are you going to him today? It is neither the new moon nor the Sabbath!” And she said, “Peace.”
TLB
“Why today?” he asked. “This isn’t a religious holiday.” But she said, “It’s important. I must go.”
MSG
“But why today? This isn’t a holy day—it’s neither New Moon nor Sabbath.” She said, “Don’t ask questions; I need to go right now. Trust me.”
MEV
He said, “Why are you going to him today? It is neither New Moon nor Sabbath.” She said, “It will be all right.”
NOG
Her husband asked, “Why are you going to him today? It isn’t a New Moon Festival or a day of worship.” But she said goodbye to him.
NABRE
He asked, “Why are you going to him today? It is neither the new moon nor the sabbath.” But she said, “It is all right.”
NASB
But he said, “Why are you going to him today? It is neither new moon nor Sabbath.” So she just said, “It will be fine.”
NASB1995
He said, “Why will you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath.” And she said, “It will be well.”
NCB
He said, “Why would you go today? It is not a new moon or the Sabbath.” But she said, “It is all right.”
NCV
The husband said, “Why do you want to go to him today? It isn’t the New Moon or the Sabbath day.” She said, “It will be all right.”
NET
He said, “Why do you want to go see him today? It is not the new moon or the Sabbath.” She said, “Everything’s fine.”
NIRV
“Why do you want to go to him today?” he asked. “It isn’t the time for the New Moon feast. It isn’t the Sabbath day.” “Don’t let that bother you,” she said.
NIV
“Why go to him today?” he asked. “It’s not the New Moon or the Sabbath.” “That’s all right,” she said.
NIVUK
‘Why go to him today?’ he asked. ‘It’s not the New Moon or the Sabbath.’ ‘That’s all right,’ she said.
NKJV
So he said, “Why are you going to him today? It is neither the New Moon nor the Sabbath.” And she said, “It is well.”
NLV
Her husband said, “Why will you go to him today? It is not the time of the new moon or the Day of Rest.” She said, “It will be all right.”
NLT
“Why go today?” he asked. “It is neither a new moon festival nor a Sabbath.” But she said, “It will be all right.”
NRSVA
He said, ‘Why go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath.’ She said, ‘It will be all right.’
NRSVACE
He said, ‘Why go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath.’ She said, ‘It will be all right.’
NRSVCE
He said, “Why go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath.” She said, “It will be all right.”
NRSVUE
He said, “Why go to him today? It is neither new moon nor Sabbath.” She said, “It will be all right.”
OJB
And he said, Madu’a (why) wilt thou go to him today? It is neither Rosh Chodesh, nor Shabbos. And she said, Shalom.
RGT
And he said, “Why would you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor Sabbath day.” And she answered, “All shall be well.”
RSV
And he said, “Why will you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath.” She said, “It will be well.”
RSVCE
And he said, “Why will you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath.” She said, “It will be well.”
TLV
But he said, “Why are you going to him today? It is neither New Moon nor Shabbat.” But she said, “It will be well.”
VOICE
Father: Why is it that you are so anxious to find him today? Today is not a holy day—a new moon or a Sabbath. Shunammite Woman: Don’t worry; all will be well.
WEB
He said, “Why would you want to go to him today? It is not a new moon or a Sabbath.” She said, “It’s all right.”
WYC
And he said to her, For what cause goest thou to him? today be not calends, neither sabbath. And she answered, I shall go.
YLT
And he saith, `Wherefore art thou going unto him to-day? -- neither new moon nor sabbath!' and she saith, `Peace [to thee]!'
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