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And he was perplexed because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead, <a href="/nlt/luke/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> When Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, heard about everything Jesus was doing, he was puzzled. Some were saying that John the Baptist had been raised from the dead. <a href="/esv/luke/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, <a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Herod the Tetrarch heard of all the things being done, and was perplexed, because it was said by some that John has been raised out from the dead, <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by Him; and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening; and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was happening; and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was happening; and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now Herod [Antipas] the tetrarch [who governed a portion of Palestine including Galilee and Perea] heard about all that was being done [by Jesus], and he was thoroughly perplexed, because it was said by some that John [the Baptist whom he had ordered beheaded] had been raised from the dead, <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead; <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Herod the ruler heard about all that was happening, and he was worried. Some people were saying John the Baptist had come back to life. <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead; <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Herod the ruler heard about everything that was happening. He didn't know what to make of it. Some people were saying that John had come back to life. <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Herod, the ruler of Galilee, heard about all the things that were happening, he was very confused, because some people were saying that John the Baptist had come back to life. <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was happening. He was puzzled because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was being done by Him, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was happening, and he was thoroughly perplexed, because some people were saying that John had been raised from the dead, <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John had risen from the dead; <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now Herod the Tetrarch heard of all that was going on; and he was bewildered because of its being said by some that John had come back to life, <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Herod the tetrarch heard of all the things being done by Him, and was perplexed, because it was said by some that John has been raised out of the dead, <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Herod the Tetrarch heard of all the things being done, and was perplexed, because it was said by some that John has been raised out from the dead, <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Herod the tetrarch heard of all the things being done by him, and was perplexed, because it was said by certain, that John hath been raised out of the dead; <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Herod the tetrarch heard all done by him: and was in perplexity, for it was said by certain, that John had been raised from the dead.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now Herod, the tetrarch, heard of all things that were done by him; and he was in a doubt, because it was said <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all the things that were being done by him, but he doubted, because it was said <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying, “John has been raised from the dead”; <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now Herod the ruler heard about all that had taken place, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by his hand; and he was amazed, because some men said that John has risen from the dead. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Herodus the Tetrarch heard all the things that were being done by his hand and he was amazed because the people were saying, “Yohannan has arisen from among the dead.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Herod the tetrarch heard of all things that were done by him; and he was perplexed, because it was said by some, that John had risen from the dead; <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Herod the tetrarch heard all things which were wrought by Him; and was at a loss, because it was said by some, that John is risen from the dead; <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Herod the tetrarch heard of all things that were done by him; and he was in much distraction of mind, because it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead: <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now Herod the tetrarch was inform'd of all his transactions: and was perplex'd at the relation of some, that John was risen from the dead: whilst others said, Elias appear'd: <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now Herod the Tetrarch heard of all that was going on; and he was bewildered because of its being said by some that John had come back to life, <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now Herod, the tetrarch, heard of all the things that were taking place; and he was thoroughly perplexed, because it was said by some that John was raised from the dead; <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all the things that were done by Him; and was perplexed, because it was said by some that John was risen from the dead; <a href="/parallel/luke/9-7.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3567" 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/luke/9.htm">Herod Desires to See Jesus</a> 6So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere. 7<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/2264.htm" title="2264: Hērōdēs (N-NMS) -- Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.">Herod</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/5076.htm" title="5076: tetraarchēs (N-NMS) -- A tetrarch, ruler over a fourth part of a region. From tessares and archo; the ruler of a fourth part of a country.">tetrarch</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Ēkousen (V-AIA-3S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard about</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginomena (V-PPM/P-ANP) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">was happening,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1280.htm" title="1280: diēporei (V-IIA-3S) -- To be in trouble, doubt, difficulty; To be at a loss. From dia and aporeo; to be thoroughly nonplussed.">he was perplexed.</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">For</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when)."></a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tinōn (IPro-GMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legesthai (V-PNM/P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">were saying</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēs (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: ēgerthē (V-AIP-3S) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">had risen</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3498.htm" title="3498: nekrōn (Adj-GMP) -- (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.">the dead,</a> 8others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.…<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="/matthew/14-1.htm">Matthew 14:1-2</a> At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus / 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="/mark/6-14.htm">Mark 6:14-16</a> Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” / Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” / But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!” <a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Luke 3:19-20</a> But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done, / Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison. <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="/mark/8-28.htm">Mark 8:28</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Luke 7:16</a> A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!” <a href="/luke/23-8.htm">Luke 23:8</a> When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle. <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="/john/10-41.htm">John 10:41</a> Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.” <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25</a> As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’ <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">2 Kings 2:11</a> As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. <a href="/1_kings/18-17.htm">1 Kings 18:17-18</a> When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?” / “I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals. <a href="/2_kings/1-8.htm">2 Kings 1:8</a> “He was a hairy man,” they answered, “with a leather belt around his waist.” “It was Elijah the Tishbite,” said the king. <a href="/jeremiah/1-19.htm">Jeremiah 1:19</a> They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;A.<a href="/job/18-11.htm">Job 18:11,12</a> Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet… <a href="/psalms/73-19.htm">Psalm 73:19</a> How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.<a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Matthew 14:1-12</a> At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, … Tetrarch.he.<a href="/luke/21-25.htm">Luke 21:25</a> And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;<a href="/isaiah/22-5.htm">Isaiah 22:5</a> For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains.<a href="/micah/7-4.htm">Micah 7:4</a> The best of them is as a brier: the most upright is sharper than a thorn hedge: the day of thy watchmen and thy visitation cometh; now shall be their perplexity.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/16-8.htm">Bewildered</a> <a href="/luke/8-53.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/luke/4-23.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/luke/4-33.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/mark/14-49.htm">Happening</a> <a href="/luke/8-50.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/luke/8-51.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/8-50.htm">Life</a> <a href="/luke/9-6.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/1-29.htm">Perplexed</a> <a href="/luke/7-23.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/luke/7-17.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Tetrarch</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-6.htm">Bewildered</a> <a href="/luke/9-60.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/luke/11-20.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/luke/19-48.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/luke/18-36.htm">Happening</a> <a href="/luke/9-36.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/luke/9-9.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/luke/9-9.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Life</a> <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Perplexed</a> <a href="/luke/9-22.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Tetrarch</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div>1. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a> 37. <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a> 46. <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a> 51. <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</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/luke/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening Herod Antipas, known as the tetrarch, was a ruler of Galilee and Perea during the time of Jesus. The term "tetrarch" refers to a ruler of a fourth part of a region, a title given by the Romans. Herod was the son of Herod the Great, who was known for his role in the events surrounding the birth of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/2.htm">Matthew 2:1-16</a>). The happenings Herod heard about included the miracles and teachings of Jesus, which were spreading rapidly throughout the region. This reflects the growing influence of Jesus' ministry and the concern it caused among political leaders.he was perplexed Herod's perplexity indicates his confusion and anxiety over the reports of Jesus' activities. This reaction is significant as it shows the impact of Jesus' ministry on the political and social structures of the time. Herod's perplexity may also stem from his guilty conscience regarding his role in the execution of John the Baptist, as he feared a supernatural consequence or uprising.For some were saying that John had risen from the dead The belief that John the Baptist had risen from the dead highlights the widespread recognition of John's prophetic ministry and the fear it instilled in Herod. John was a significant figure, calling for repentance and preparing the way for Jesus (<a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Mark 1:2-4</a>). The idea of resurrection was not foreign to Jewish thought, as seen in the Pharisees' belief in the resurrection (<a href="/acts/23-8.htm">Acts 23:8</a>). This rumor reflects the people's attempt to understand Jesus' miraculous powers by associating them with a known prophet. It also foreshadows the resurrection of Jesus, a central tenet of Christian faith, and underscores the theme of life overcoming death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/herod_the_tetrarch.htm">Herod the Tetrarch</a> Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great, ruled over Galilee and Perea. Known for his role in the execution of John the Baptist and his interactions with Jesus. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A prophet who prepared the way for Jesus, known for his call to repentance and baptism. He was executed by Herod Antipas. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_events.htm">The Events</a> The ministry of Jesus and His disciples, which included preaching, teaching, and performing miracles, was gaining widespread attention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_a_guilty_conscience.htm">The Power of a Guilty Conscience</a> Herod's perplexity and fear reflect a guilty conscience. He was haunted by his decision to execute John the Baptist, illustrating how unresolved guilt can affect one's perception of events. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_jesus'_ministry.htm">The Impact of Jesus' Ministry</a> The widespread rumors and speculations about Jesus' identity underscore the profound impact of His ministry. It challenges us to consider how the truth of Jesus' life and works should influence our own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_misunderstanding_of_jesus'_identity.htm">The Misunderstanding of Jesus' Identity</a> Herod's confusion about Jesus' identity highlights the importance of understanding who Jesus truly is. It encourages believers to seek a deeper knowledge of Christ through Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_rumors_and_speculation.htm">The Role of Rumors and Speculation</a> The passage shows how rumors can distort the truth. As Christians, we are called to discern truth from falsehood and to be cautious about spreading unverified information.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 9</a> <a href="/q/why_is_herod_confused_about_jesus.htm">Luke 9:7–9: Why does Herod’s confusion about Jesus remain unresolved if these events truly occurred, and where is the historical evidence? </a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_galileans_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the Galileans in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_essence_of_biblical_hebrew.htm">What led to John the Baptist's beheading?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_purpose_on_earth.htm">What was Jesus' purpose on Earth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7-9) Because that it was said of some, . . .--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/14-1.htm" title="At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,">Matthew 14:1-2</a>; <a href="/context/mark/6-14.htm" title="And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.">Mark 6:14-16</a>. In <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm" title="And said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.">Matthew 14:2</a>, and <a href="/mark/6-14.htm" title="And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.">Mark 6:14</a>, Herod is represented as himself expressing this belief. St. Luke states, probably from his knowledge of the Herodian household (see Introduction), that it did not originate with him, and that his mind was, for a time, in suspense.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 7-9. - Herod's terror. Verse 7. - Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him. This was Herod Antipas; he was a son of Herod the Great; his mother's name was Malthace. After his father's death he became tetrareh or prince-ruler of Galilee, Peraea, and of a fourth part of the Roman province of Syria. His first wife was daughter of Aretas, a famous Arabian sheik spoken of by St. Paul as "king of the Damascenes" (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-32.htm">2 Corinthians 11:32</a>). This princess he divorced, and contracted a marriage at once incestuous and adulterous with his niece Herodias, the beautiful wife of his half-brother Philip. Philip was not a sovereign prince, and it was probably from motives of ambition that she deserted Philip for the powerful tetrarch Herod Antipas. It was owing to his fearless remonstrances against this wicked marriage that John the Baptist incurred the enmity of Herodias, who was only satisfied with the head of the daring preacher who presumed to attack her brilliant wicked life. What Herod now heard was the report of the widespread interest suddenly aroused by the mission of the twelve - a mission, we know, supported by miraculous powers, following close upon the Galilaean ministry of the Lord, which, as far as regarded the numbers who thronged his meetings, and the outward interest his words and works excited, had been so successful. Rumours of all this at last reached the court circle, wrapped up in its own selfish and often wanton pleasures and false excitement. Because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead. Herod Antipas was probably inclined to the Sadducee creed, which believed in neither angel nor spirit. But Sadduceeism and the easy doctrines of Epicurus, which no doubt found favour in the luxurious palace of Herod, are but a flimsy protection at best against the ghastly reminiscences and the weird forebodings of a guilty conscience. The murder of John had been, Herod knew, strongly condemned by the public voice. He would not believe it was his old monitor risen, but vet the prince was anxious and perturbed in his mind. The murmur that the great prophet was Elias (Elijah) disquieted him, too. Herod could not help recalling to his mind the lifelong combat of that great and austere servant of God against another wicked sovereign and his queen, Ahab and Jezebel, whose great crime was that they, too, had slain the Lord's prophets. That history, Herod felt, had to some extent been reproduced by himself and Herodias. There was a rooted expectation among the Jews that Elijah would reappear again on earth, and that his appearance would herald the advent of the Messiah. There are numberless references in the Talmud to this looked-for return of the famous Elijah. <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Herod Ἡρῴδης (Hērōdēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2264.htm">Strong's 2264: </a> Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <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. Tetrarch τετραάρχης (tetraarchēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5076.htm">Strong's 5076: </a> A tetrarch, ruler over a fourth part of a region. From tessares and archo; the ruler of a fourth part of a country. heard about Ἤκουσεν (Ēkousen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. that τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter 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. was happening, γινόμενα (ginomena) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. he was perplexed. διηπόρει (diēporei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1280.htm">Strong's 1280: </a> To be in trouble, doubt, difficulty; To be at a loss. From dia and aporeo; to be thoroughly nonplussed. For διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. some τινων (tinōn) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. were saying λέγεσθαι (legesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <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. John Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. had risen ἠγέρθη (ēgerthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] dead, νεκρῶν (nekrōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. 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