healing of Naaman
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The healing of Naaman is a biblical narrative in which the Aramean commander Naaman is miraculously cured of leprosy after following the prophet Elisha’s instruction to wash in the Jordan River, highlighting themes of faith, obedience, and God’s power.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| healing of Naaman canonical | 1 |
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Old Testament story
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biblical narrative ⓘ miracle account ⓘ |
| causeOfEvent |
obedience to Elisha’s instruction
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washing in the Jordan River seven times ⓘ |
| depicts |
Naaman as a leper
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Naaman as a valiant soldier ⓘ Naaman as commander of the army of the king of Aram ⓘ |
| describedIn |
2 Kings 5:1–19
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Second Book of Kings NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| featuresCharacter |
Elisha
NERFINISHED
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Israelite servant girl ⓘ King of Aram NERFINISHED ⓘ King of Israel NERFINISHED ⓘ Naaman NERFINISHED ⓘ Naaman’s servants ⓘ |
| hasLocation |
Aram
NERFINISHED
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Israel NERFINISHED ⓘ Jordan River NERFINISHED ⓘ Samaria NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
God’s power
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faith ⓘ grace for Gentiles ⓘ humility ⓘ obedience ⓘ prophetic authority ⓘ rejection of magical thinking ⓘ simplicity of God’s command ⓘ |
| includesAction |
Elisha refuses Naaman’s gifts
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Elisha sends a messenger to Naaman ⓘ King of Aram sends a letter to the king of Israel ⓘ Naaman acknowledges the God of Israel ⓘ Naaman asks for soil from Israel to take home ⓘ Naaman brings gifts to Israel ⓘ Naaman initially becomes angry at Elisha’s instruction ⓘ Naaman offers gifts to Elisha ⓘ Naaman requests pardon for future duty in the temple of Rimmon ⓘ Naaman travels from Aram to Israel ⓘ Naaman washes in the Jordan River seven times ⓘ Naaman’s flesh is restored like that of a young boy ⓘ Naaman’s servants persuade him to obey ⓘ |
| mainEvent | Naaman is healed of leprosy ⓘ |
| mentionedIn | Luke 4:27 ⓘ |
| moralLesson |
God honors humble obedience over status and expectations
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God’s grace is not bought with gifts or wealth ⓘ |
| numberOfWashings | 7 ⓘ |
| quotedBy | Jesus of Nazareth NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Christianity
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Judaism ⓘ |
| usedAs |
example of Gentile faith
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illustration of God’s concern beyond Israel ⓘ |
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