"And 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. And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee?"
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Gehazi Meaning in the Bible
Gehazi
boy
Gehazi means "Valley of vision; Diminisher", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Gehazi appears in the King James Bible, and 2 Kings 5:25-26 is the passage most often tied to it. Gehazi witnessed miracles daily yet craved silver. His story warns that proximity to God's power is no substitute for personal integrity — and that greed can undo a lifetime of spiritual privilege.
Is Gehazi in the Bible?
Yes — Gehazi appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Kings 5:25-26.
Pronunciation:/geh-HAY-zy/
OriginHebrew
MeaningValley of vision; Diminisher
What does Gehazi mean?
Gehazi is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Valley of vision; Diminisher". Gehazi means "valley of vision" in Hebrew. He was the servant of the prophet Elisha — a man who witnessed extraordinary miracles but whose heart remained captured by material greed.
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What does Gehazi mean in the Bible?
Gehazi means "Valley of vision; Diminisher" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Gehazi means "valley of vision" in Hebrew. He was the servant of the prophet Elisha — a man who witnessed extraordinary miracles but whose heart remained captured by material greed.
Gehazi was present for some of Elisha's greatest miracles. He participated in the multiplication of oil for the widow, laid Elisha's staff on the face of the Shunammite's dead son, and witnessed Naaman's healing from leprosy. Yet proximity to the miraculous did not transform his character.
After Elisha refused Naaman's lavish gifts for healing his leprosy, Gehazi secretly pursued Naaman and lied to obtain two talents of silver and two changes of garments. When Elisha confronted him — "Went not mine heart with thee?" — Gehazi denied his actions.
The consequences were severe: "The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever." Gehazi left Elisha's presence "a leper as white as snow." His story is a sobering warning that serving alongside the anointed does not guarantee spiritual maturity.
Where does Gehazi appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Gehazi is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 2 Kings 5:25-26. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"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."
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Which books of the Bible mention Gehazi?
Gehazi is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Gehazi?
Gehazi witnessed miracles daily yet craved silver. His story warns that proximity to God's power is no substitute for personal integrity — and that greed can undo a lifetime of spiritual privilege.
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Names that pair well with Gehazi
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Eliana
girl
"My God has answered"
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Rebecca
girl
"To bind or captivate"
Gehazi & Rebecca
Abigail
girl
"Father of joy"
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Abijah
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"My father is the LORD; The LORD is my father"
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Amaris
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"Promised by God; Given by God"
Gehazi & Amaris
Anna
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Gehazi name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Gehazi appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Kings 5:25-26.
Gehazi means "Valley of vision; Diminisher." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in 2 Kings 5:25-26, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Gehazi comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Valley of vision; Diminisher." It appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Kings 5:25-26.
Common questions about the name Gehazi
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