Luke 9:8

Luke 9:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
• English Standard Version (ESV)by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen.
• New King James Version (NKJV)and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Others thought Jesus was Elijah or one of the other prophets risen from the dead.

Context of Luke 9:8

6So they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere. 7Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was going on. And he was perplexed because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead, others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had come back to life. 9But Herod said, “I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?” And he tried to see him. 10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida,

Luke 9:8 word by word

ὑπό τινων δὲ ὅτι Ἠλίας ἐφάνη, ἄλλων δὲ ὅτι προφήτης τις τῶν ἀρχαίων ἀνέστη.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• ofὑπόhupo · by/under: byG5259
• someτιςtis · oneG5100
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• EliasἩλίαςHēlias · ElijahG2243
• had appearedφαίνωphainō · to shine/appearG5316
• of othersἄλλοςallos · anotherG243
• oneεἷςheis · oneG1520
• of theπροφήτηςprophētēs · prophetG4396
• oldἀρχαῖοςarchaios · ancientG744
• was risen againἀνίστημιanistēmi · to ariseG450

Cross-references for Luke 9:8

• Luke 9:19They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life.”
• Matthew 17:10The disciples asked him, “Why then do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?”
• Mark 6:15Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of long ago.”
• Mark 8:28They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”
• John 1:21They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”

Commentaries on Luke 9:8

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7-9Verses 7-9 See the notes at Matthew 14:1-2. Compare Mark 6:14-16.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8Jews expected the prophet Elijah would arrive before God's final judgment (see study note on 1:17). Some Jews expected a prophet like Moses would come (Deuteronomy 18:15).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Luke 9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings