Translations
Modern
…others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.
Traditional
And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
Literal
…and by some that Elijah appeared, and by others that a prophet of the ancients was risen.
Latin
…a quibusdam: Quia Joannes surrexit a mortuis: a quibusdam vero: Quia Elias apparuit: ab aliis autem: Quia propheta unus de antiquis surrexit.
Original
Greek
English
…others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.
Notes
Jews 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).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- John Beheadedc. AD 29
Parallels
People
Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Herod, Herodian Family Luke, Gospel of Prophecy
Topics
Fish: Miracles Connected with of the Loaves and Fishes Jesus, the Christ: Herod (Antipas) Falsely Supposes Him to be John, Whom he had Beheaded