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Berean Standard Bible

“And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.”

2 Kings 2:8

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Elijah's earthly ministry is ending, and Elisha refuses to leave his side. The two travel together with prophets watching from a distance.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.

World English Bible (WEB)

Elijah took his mantle, and rolled it up, and struck the waters, and they were divided here and there, so that they both went over on dry ground.

King James Version (KJV)

And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then Elijah took off his robe, and, rolling it up, gave the water a blow with it, and the waters were parted, flowing back this way and that, so that they went over on dry land.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Tomando entonces Elías su manto, doblólo, é hirió las aguas, las cuales se apartaron á uno y á otro lado, y pasaron ambos en seco.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Elías dobló su túnica y golpeó con ella las aguas, y el río se abrió ante ellos, y cruzaron por tierra seca.

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