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Berean Standard Bible

“And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived.”

1 Kings 17:22

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Study note

The widow's son has died, and she blames Elijah's presence for bringing her sin to God's attention. Elijah carries the boy upstairs and cries out to the Lord, stretching himself over the child.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh listened to the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.

King James Version (KJV)

And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jehovah hearkened unto the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the Lord gave ear to the voice of Elijah, and the child's spirit came into him again, and he came back to life.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y Jehová oyó la voz de Elías, y el alma del niño volvió á sus entrañas, y revivió.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El Señor oyó la oración de Elías, y el niño volvió a vivir.

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