2 Kings 5:25

But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 5:22 Historical context

2 Kings 5:22 records Gehazi's lie to Naaman — the backstory to Elisha's questioning here.

In 2 Kings 20:14, Isaiah asks Hezekiah a similar question about visitors, but Hezekiah answers truthfully — contrasting Gehazi's lie.

Genesis 4:9 Parallel

Genesis 4:9 has God asking Cain 'Where is your brother?' and Cain lying — parallel to Gehazi's lie about his whereabouts.

Proverbs 30:20 depicts an adulterous woman denying wrongdoing after sin — Gehazi's lie 'I went nowhere' mirrors that denial.

Matthew 26:21-25 shows Jesus knowing Judas' betrayal despite his denial — Elisha similarly knows Gehazi's lie (2 Kings 5:26) after he denies going anywhere.

Acts 5:3 Parallel

Acts 5:3 shows Peter confronting Ananias about lying over money — a NT parallel to Elisha confronting Gehazi.

Acts 5:4 Parallel

Acts 5:4 adds that lying to men is lying to God — deepening the parallel with Gehazi's deception before Elisha.

Joshua 7:21 Parallel

In Joshua 7:21, Achan hides plunder and lies, mirroring Gehazi's deception here — both conceal what they've taken.

In Matthew 26:25, Judas feigns ignorance like Gehazi — both are confronted and respond with a lie.

Ezekiel 33:31 describes people who hear God's words but do not obey, their hearts set on gain — Gehazi heard Elisha's refusal yet pursued gifts.

Genesis 16:8 has an angel ask Hagar 'Where have you come from?' — she answers truthfully, contrasting Gehazi's deceptive answer.

In 1 Samuel 13:11, Samuel confronts Saul's unauthorized sacrifice — similar to Elisha's confrontation, but Saul offers an excuse rather than a direct lie.