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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/17.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/17.htm">New International Version</a> The disciples asked him, &#8220Why then do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/17.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then his disciples asked him, “Why do the teachers of religious law insist that Elijah must return before the Messiah comes?” <a href="/esv/matthew/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the disciples asked him, “Then why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?” <a href="/bsb/matthew/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” <a href="/blb/matthew/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the disciples asked Him, saying, "Why then do the scribes say that it behooves Elijah to come first?" <a href="/kjv/matthew/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come? <a href="/nkjv/matthew/17.htm">New King James Version</a> And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And His disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” <a href="/nasb/matthew/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> And His disciples asked Him, &#8220Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” <a href="/lsb/matthew/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” <a href="/amp/matthew/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The disciples asked Him, “Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” <a href="/csb/matthew/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So the disciples asked him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first? ” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So the disciples questioned Him, &#8220Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elijah must first come? <a href="/cev/matthew/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The disciples asked Jesus, "Don't the teachers of the Law of Moses say Elijah must come before the Messiah does?" <a href="/erv/matthew/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elijah must first come? <a href="/gwt/matthew/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the disciples asked him, "Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" <a href="/gnt/matthew/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the disciples asked Jesus, "Why do the teachers of the Law say that Elijah has to come first?" <a href="/isv/matthew/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the disciples asked him, "Why, then, do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" <a href="/msb/matthew/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> His disciples asked Him, ?Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?? <a href="/net/matthew/17.htm">NET Bible</a> The disciples asked him, "Why then do the experts in the law say that Elijah must come first?" <a href="/nheb/matthew/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The disciples asked him, saying, "Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" <a href="/wbt/matthew/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes, that Elijah must first come? <a href="/wey/matthew/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Why then," asked the disciples, "do the Scribes say that Elijah must first come?" <a href="/web/matthew/17.htm">World English Bible</a> His disciples asked him, saying, “Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And His disciples questioned Him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” <a href="/blb/matthew/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the disciples asked Him, saying, "Why then do the scribes say that it behooves Elijah to come first?" <a href="/ylt/matthew/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And his disciples questioned him, saying, 'Why then do the scribes say that Elijah it behoveth to come first?' <a href="/slt/matthew/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And his disciples asked him, saying: Why then do the scribes say that Elias must come first? <a href="/cpdv/matthew/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And his disciples questioned him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that it is necessary for Elijah to arrive first?” <a href="/nabre/matthew/17.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the disciples asked him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the disciples asked him, “Why, then, do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And his disciples asked him, and said, Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And his disciples asked him and they were saying to him, “Why do the Scribes therefore say that Elijah must come first?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And his disciples asked him, saying: Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first? <a href="/godbey/matthew/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And His disciples asked Him, saying, Why then do the scribes say that it behooves Elijah to come first? <a href="/haweis/matthew/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then do the scribes affirm, that Elias must come first? <a href="/mace/matthew/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a> why then do the Scribes say, that Elias must first come? <a href="/wey/matthew/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Why then," asked the disciples, "do the Scribes say that Elijah must first come?" <a href="/worrell/matthew/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And His disciples asked Him, saying, "Why, then, do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" <a href="/worsley/matthew/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And his disciples asked Him, saying, Why then do the scribes say, that Elias must first come? <a href="/parallel/matthew/17-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=4879" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/17.htm">The Transfiguration</a> …9As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone about this vision until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” 10<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētai (N-NMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/1905.htm" title="1905: epērōtēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.">asked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“Why</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">do the</a> <a href="/greek/1122.htm" title="1122: grammateis (N-NMP) -- From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.">scribes</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legousin (V-PIA-3P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">say</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2243.htm" title="2243: Ēlian (N-AMS) -- Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite.">Elijah</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">must</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthein (V-ANA) -- To come, go. ">come</a> <a href="/greek/4412.htm" title="4412: prōton (Adv-S) -- First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly.">first?”</a> 11Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a> And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">Mark 9:11-13</a> And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected? / But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.” <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17</a> And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” <a href="/john/1-21.htm">John 1:21</a> “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” <a href="/matthew/3-3.htm">Matthew 3:3</a> This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Matthew 11:10</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ <a href="/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” <a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12</a> But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” <a href="/matthew/17-13.htm">Matthew 17:13</a> Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist. <a href="/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11</a> The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Matthew 14:2</a> and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” <a href="/matthew/27-47.htm">Matthew 27:47-49</a> When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.” / One of them quickly ran and brought a sponge. He filled it with sour wine, put it on a reed, and held it up for Jesus to drink. / But the others said, “Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah comes to save Him.” <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Luke 9:8</a> others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?Why.<a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Matthew 17:3,4</a> And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him… <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a> And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.<a href="/matthew/27-47.htm">Matthew 27:47-49</a> Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/22-6.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">Demanded</a> <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/17-4.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/matthew/17-4.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">First</a> <a href="/matthew/15-1.htm">Law</a> <a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">Questioned</a> <a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">Questioning</a> <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/matthew/15-1.htm">Teachers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/26-54.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/matthew/18-28.htm">Demanded</a> <a href="/matthew/17-13.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/17-11.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/matthew/17-11.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/matthew/17-11.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/matthew/17-11.htm">First</a> <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Law</a> <a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Questioned</a> <a href="/matthew/19-17.htm">Questioning</a> <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Teachers</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 17</div>1. <a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">The transfiguration of Jesus.</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/17-14.htm">He heals the boy with a demon,</a> 22. <a href="/matthew/17-22.htm">foretells his own passion,</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/17-24.htm">and pays tribute.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The disciples asked Him This phrase indicates a private conversation between Jesus and His disciples, highlighting their close relationship and their desire to understand His teachings. The disciples often sought clarification from Jesus, showing their role as learners and followers. This setting is significant as it follows the Transfiguration, where Jesus' divine nature was revealed to Peter, James, and John.“Why then do the scribes say The scribes were experts in the Jewish Law and were responsible for teaching and interpreting the Scriptures. Their teachings were highly respected, and they often referenced prophecies from the Old Testament. The disciples' question reflects their awareness of the scribes' teachings and their struggle to reconcile these teachings with what they have witnessed in Jesus' ministry.that Elijah must come first?” This refers to the prophecy found in <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a>, which states that Elijah will return before the "great and dreadful day of the LORD." The expectation of Elijah's return was a common belief in Jewish eschatology, symbolizing the restoration of all things and the coming of the Messiah. The disciples' question shows their confusion about the timing and fulfillment of this prophecy, especially after witnessing the Transfiguration, where Elijah appeared alongside Moses and Jesus. This moment underscores the connection between the Old Testament prophecies and their fulfillment in the New Testament through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the New Testament, who is being questioned by His disciples in this passage. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are seeking understanding about the prophecy concerning Elijah. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_scribes.htm">The Scribes</a> Jewish religious leaders and scholars of the Law who taught that Elijah must come before the Messiah. 4. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, whose return was prophesied in <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a> as a precursor to the coming of the Messiah. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mount_of_transfiguration.htm">Mount of Transfiguration</a> The event preceding this verse where Jesus was transfigured and Moses and Elijah appeared, affirming Jesus' divine mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_prophecy.htm">Understanding Prophecy</a> The disciples' question reflects a common expectation based on scriptural prophecy. It is crucial for believers to study and understand biblical prophecies in their historical and theological contexts. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_fulfillment.htm">Spiritual Fulfillment</a> Jesus clarifies that John the Baptist fulfilled the role of Elijah in a spiritual sense. This teaches us that God's fulfillment of prophecy may not always align with human expectations. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_john_the_baptist.htm">Role of John the Baptist</a> Recognizing John the Baptist as the "Elijah" who prepared the way for Jesus emphasizes the importance of his ministry and the call to repentance. <a href="/topical/e/expectations_vs._reality.htm">Expectations vs. Reality</a> The disciples' question highlights the tension between traditional expectations and the reality of Jesus' mission. Believers are encouraged to remain open to God's ways, which may differ from human assumptions. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_understanding.htm">Seeking Understanding</a> The disciples' inquiry shows the importance of seeking understanding from Jesus. Believers should bring their questions and uncertainties to God in prayer and study.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 17</a> <a href="/q/core_teachings_of_the_sermon_on_the_mount.htm">What are the core teachings of the Sermon on the Mount?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_metaphysical_naturalism.htm">What is the Prophet's Reward?</a> <a href="/q/elijah's_role_in_end_times.htm">What role does Elijah play in the end times?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_external_sources_for_2_kings_2.htm">2 Kings 2 – If these events truly happened, why are there no external contemporary sources confirming them?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) His disciples asked him.--The context clearly implies that the question came not from the disciples at large, but from the three who had seen the vision, and were brooding over the appearance, and yet more, perhaps, the disappearance, of Elijah, as connected with the tradition of the scribes. If Elijah was to come and prepare the way, why had he thus come from the unseen world for a moment only?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Why then (ou+n) say the scribes that Elias must first come? The illative particle "then" shows that the apostles' question arose from something immediately preceding. The connection seems to be this: Elias had just appeared and then had vanished again; how could this visitation be reconciled with the scribes' interpretation of Malachi's prophecy? If Elias was to come before the advent of Messiah, and Jesus is the Messiah, how is it that he has only now shown himself? If he has a work to do on earth, how could he do that when his sojourn was limited to a few minutes' duration, and to the view of so few witnesses? Malachi had spoken of the Messenger who was to precede and prepare the way for Messiah; he had said, "Before the great day of the Lord, I will send you Elijah the prophet" (<a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>; <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a>); and the learned among the Jews interpreted these two passages of his appearance in person to herald the approach of Messiah. Hence the perplexity of the apostles, they, like the scribes, not distinguishing the two advents of Christ, and the double allusion in the prophet's announcement - the "Messenger" in <a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Matthew 3:1</a> being a different personage from "Elias" in <a href="/matthew/4-5.htm">Matthew 4:5</a>, though of the same power and spirit. Christ explains the difficulty in the two next verses. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/17-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disciples μαθηταὶ (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. asked ἐπηρώτησαν (epērōtēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1905.htm">Strong's 1905: </a> To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek. Him, αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Why Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. then οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. {do} the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. scribes γραμματεῖς (grammateis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1122.htm">Strong's 1122: </a> From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary. say λέγουσιν (legousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. Elijah Ἠλίαν (Ēlian) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2243.htm">Strong's 2243: </a> Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite. must δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. come ἐλθεῖν (elthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. first?” πρῶτον (prōton) Adverb - Superlative <a href="/greek/strongs_4412.htm">Strong's 4412: </a> First, in the first place, before, formerly. 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