Matthew 27:47

Modern

When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.”

Traditional

Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.

Literal

And some of those standing there, having heard, were saying, “This man calls Elijah.”

Latin

Quidam autem illic stantes, et audientes, dicebant: Eliam vocat iste.

Greek

English

When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.”

Many Jews believed Elijah would return before the day of the Lord (Matthew 11:14–15; 17:10–13; Malachi 4:5).

Theme notes and profiles

Malachi 4:5
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.
Mark 15:35–36
When some of those standing nearby heard this, they said, “Behold, He is calling Elijah.”
Matthew 11:14
And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.

Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah