2 Kings 5:27

The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 5:1 Parallel

2 Kings 5:1 introduces Naaman as a leper, the same disease that later strikes Gehazi in judgment, completing the ironic reversal.

2 Kings 8:4 Historical context

In 2 Kings 8:4, Gehazi later appears speaking with the king, still associated with Elisha despite the leprosy curse.

In 2 Kings 15:5, King Uzziah is struck with leprosy by God — like Gehazi, leprosy as direct divine punishment.

In Numbers 12:10, Miriam is struck with leprosy for pride — like Gehazi, leprosy as punishment for sin against God's servant.

Joshua 7:25 Parallel

In Joshua 7:25, Achan is judged for taking forbidden spoils, similar to Gehazi's judgment for coveting Naaman's gifts—both receive severe divine punishment.

In 2 Samuel 3:29, David's curse on Joab's house includes leprosy 'forever' — the same generational curse of leprosy as on Gehazi.

In 1 Timothy 6:10, the love of money is a root of all evil — Gehazi's greed for Naaman's silver literally 'pierced him with many griefs' through leprosy.

Acts 8:20 Parallel

In Acts 8:20, Peter tells Simon his money should perish for trying to buy God's gift — Gehazi also perished with his ill-gotten gain.

Acts 5:5 Parallel

Acts 5:5 shows Ananias struck dead for lying about money — the same pattern of immediate divine judgment on deception for gain as Gehazi's leprosy.

Jeremiah 29:32 curses a lying prophet with a desolate line — Gehazi's lie also curses his descendants with leprosy.

In 1 Kings 13:8, the man of God refuses a king's reward — contrasting Gehazi's greed in pursuing Naaman's gifts.

Proverbs 15:27 directly describes Gehazi: greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household with leprosy.

In Matthew 27:3-5, Judas also sins for money and is destroyed — both men serve a holy figure and fall through greed with fatal consequences.

In 2 Chronicles 26:19, leprosy also strikes as divine judgment, here for Uzziah's pride — a parallel punishment.

Leviticus 13:2 Historical context

In Leviticus 13:2, the law for diagnosing leprosy is given — Gehazi's condition falls under this legal framework.

Acts 5:10 Parallel

Acts 5:10 continues the Ananias/Sapphira judgment — like Gehazi, both partners share in the punishment for joint deception about sacred matters.

Luke 17:12 Contrast

Luke 17:12 has ten lepers healed by Jesus, contrasting with Gehazi's leprosy as a curse.

Luke 5:12 Contrast

Luke 5:12 depicts a leper pleading for healing, in contrast to the leprosy inflicted on Gehazi.

Mark 1:40 Contrast

Mark 1:40 also has a leper asking Jesus for cleansing, opposite to the curse of leprosy in 2 Kings.

2 Peter 2:3 Parallel

2 Peter 2:3 warns of greedy teachers exploiting with fabricated stories — Gehazi fabricated a story to exploit Naaman and received swift destruction.

Matthew 8:2 Contrast

Matthew 8:2 shows a leper seeking healing from Jesus, contrasting with Gehazi's leprosy as punishment.

Hosea 10:13 Related theme

Hosea 10:13 states that plowing iniquity reaps injustice—Gehazi's lies and greed resulted in leprosy as judgment.

Isaiah 59:2 Related theme

Isaiah 59:2 states that sin separates from God, illustrated by Gehazi's leprosy separating him from community and blessing.

Proverbs 27:18 promises honor for faithful service — Gehazi's unfaithfulness brings disgrace and leprosy instead.

Proverbs 10:22 contrasts — Gehazi's ill-gotten wealth brings sorrow, not the blessing that enriches without pain.

Psalm 101:7 Parallel

Psalm 101:7 excludes deceivers from God's presence — Gehazi's lying results in being cut off through leprosy.

In 1 Kings 2:33, Solomon curses Joab's house 'forever' — like Gehazi, a perpetual curse on descendants.

In 1 Samuel 2:30-36, God judges Eli's house and cuts off his line from priestly service — Gehazi's line is similarly cursed with leprosy for corruption.

Malachi 2:9 Related theme

Malachi 2:9 says corrupt priests are 'despised and humiliated' — the same public shame Gehazi endured when leprosy made him an outcast.

Psalm 109:10 curses descendants to wander — Gehazi's descendants are cursed with leprosy, a similar generational judgment.