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What does 2 Kings 4:34 mean?

He lay down on the boy, mouth to mouth, eyes to eyes, hands to hands. As he stretched himself out over the boy, the boy's body started to get warm. 2 Kings 4:34 - Modern Text Bible

(Elisha physically identifies with the boy, showing deep compassion and involvement. Life begins to return.)