2 Kings 6:5

New Living Translation

But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. “Oh, sir!” he cried. “It was a borrowed ax!”

Cross References

2 Kings 3:10

“What should we do?” the king of Israel cried out. “The Lord has brought the three of us here to let the king of Moab defeat us.”

2 Kings 4:7

When she told the man of God what had happened, he said to her, “Now sell the olive oil and pay your debts, and you and your sons can live on what is left over.”

2 Kings 6:15

When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere. “Oh, sir, what will we do now?” the young man cried to Elisha.

2 Kings 6:4

So he went with them. When they arrived at the Jordan, they began cutting down trees.

2 Kings 6:6

“Where did it fall?” the man of God asked. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that spot. Then the ax head floated to the surface.

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.

Isaiah 10:34

He will cut down the forest trees with an ax. Lebanon will fall to the Mighty One.

Revelation 18:10

They will stand at a distance, terrified by her great torment. They will cry out, “How terrible, how terrible for you, O Babylon, you great city! In a single moment God’s judgment came on you.”

Revelation 18:16

“How terrible, how terrible for that great city! She was clothed in finest purple and scarlet linens, decked out with gold and precious stones and pearls!

Revelation 18:19

And they will weep and throw dust on their heads to show their grief. And they will cry out, “How terrible, how terrible for that great city! The shipowners became wealthy by transporting her great wealth on the seas. In a single moment it is all gone.”