Luke 9:8

Verse

others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.

American Standard Version (1901)

and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

And by some, that Elijah had come; and by others, that one of the old prophets had come back to life.

By some, that John was risen from the dead: but by other some, that Elias had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

Free Bible Version

others that Elijah had appeared; still others that one of the ancient prophets had come back to life.

Geneva Bible 1599

And of some, that Elias had appeared: and of some, that one of the olde Prophets was risen againe.

King James (Authorized) Version

And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

One Unity Resource Bible

and by some that Elijah [My God Yah] had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.

Translation for Translators

Others were saying that the prophet Elijah had appeared again as had been prophesied. Others were saying that one of the other former prophets had become alive again and was doing those miracles.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and others said that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had risen.

Noah Webster Bible

And by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the ancient prophets had risen again.

World English Bible

and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.

Young's Literal Translation

and by certain, that Elijah did appear, and by others, that a prophet, one of the ancients, was risen;

Context

Herod Tries to See Jesus

⁷When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead,⁸others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.

Summary

In Luke 9:8, Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, hears about Jesus and is perplexed because some people were saying that John the Baptist had been raised from the dead. This verse highlights the growing reputation and impact of Jesus' ministry, causing speculation and confusion among those in power. It sets the stage for the unfolding events that will lead to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, demonstrating the fulfillment of prophecy and the divine plan of salvation. Herod's reaction foreshadows the opposition and disbelief that Jesus will face from worldly authorities, ultimately leading to His sacrificial death for the redemption of humanity.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

And of some, that Elias had appeared,.... Who had been translated, body and soul, to heaven, and whom the Jews expected a little before the coming of the Messiah: and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again; that is, one of the former prophets. It is well known, that the Jews distinguish the prophets into the former and latter; the books of the prophets of the Old Testament are so distinguished; the writings of the former prophets are those of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 of Samuel, and the first and second of Kings: the latter prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, which are the greater prophets, and the twelve lesser ones: and in the Talmud (q) it is asked, "who are , "the former prophets?" Says R. Huna, they are David, Samuel, and Solomon--and why are they called former prophets? to except (or distinguish) them from Haggai, Zachariah, and Malachi, who are the latter.'' So that by one of the old prophets, may be meant one of those that were before the times of Elias, as Samuel or David. (q) T. Bab. Sota, fol. 48. 2.

Luke 9:8

Herod Tries to See Jesus

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Berean Standard Bible

others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.

American Standard Version (1901)

and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

Bible in Basic English

And by some, that Elijah had come; and by others, that one of the old prophets had come back to life.

Douay-Rheims 1899

By some, that John was risen from the dead: but by other some, that Elias had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

Free Bible Version

others that Elijah had appeared; still others that one of the ancient prophets had come back to life.

Geneva Bible 1599

And of some, that Elias had appeared: and of some, that one of the olde Prophets was risen againe.

King James (Authorized) Version

And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

One Unity Resource Bible

and by some that Elijah [My God Yah] had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.

Translation for Translators

Others were saying that the prophet Elijah had appeared again as had been prophesied. Others were saying that one of the other former prophets had become alive again and was doing those miracles.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and others said that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had risen.

Noah Webster Bible

And by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the ancient prophets had risen again.

World English Bible

and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.

Young's Literal Translation

and by certain, that Elijah did appear, and by others, that a prophet, one of the ancients, was risen;

Luke 9:8

Verse

Context

Herod Tries to See Jesus

Summary

Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Luke 9:8

Herod Tries to See Jesus

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes