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Your brothers can read what they wrote.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let your brothers listen to them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But Abraham says, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Abraham said to him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But Abraham said, &#8216They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Abraham said, ‘They have [the Scriptures given by] Moses and the [writings of the] Prophets; let them listen to them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220But Abraham said, They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.&#8217 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But Abraham saith, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abraham answered, "Your brothers can read what Moses and the prophets wrote. They should pay attention to that." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But Abraham saith, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Abraham replied, 'They have Moses' [Teachings] and the Prophets. Your brothers should listen to them!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Abraham said, 'Your brothers have Moses and the prophets to warn them; your brothers should listen to what they say.' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets. They should listen to them!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Abraham replied, ?They have Moses and the Prophets; let your brothers listen to them.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the prophets; they must respond to them.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"But Abraham said to him, 'They have Moses and the Prophets. Let them listen to them.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Abraham saith to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"'They have Moses and the Prophets,' replied Abraham; 'let them hear them.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“But Abraham said to him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.’ <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham says to him, They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But Abraham says, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Abraham saith to him, They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Abraham says to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Abraham said to him: They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Abraham said to him: ‘They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.’<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Abraham said to him, 'They have Moses and The Prophets, let them hear them.' “<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But Abraham says, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Abraham saith to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hearken to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but Abraham replied, they have Moses and the prophets, let them mind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"'They have Moses and the Prophets,' replied Abraham; 'let them hear them.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But Abraham says, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.'<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Abraham answered him, They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/16-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=6714" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/16.htm">The Rich Man and Lazarus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’ <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/11.htm" title="11: Abraam (N-NMS) -- Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.">Abraham</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: Legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">replied,</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: Echousi (V-PIA-3P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">‘They have</a> <a href="/greek/3475.htm" title="3475: Mōusea (N-AMS) -- Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.">Moses</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētas (N-AMP) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">prophets;</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousatōsan (V-AMA-3P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">let your brothers listen to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.’</a> </span> <span class="reftext">30</span>‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone is sent to them from the dead, they will repent.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-31.htm">Matthew 22:31-32</a></span><br />But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what God said to you: / ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-39.htm">John 5:39</a></span><br />You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-21.htm">Acts 15:21</a></span><br />For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-21.htm">Romans 3:21</a></span><br />But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15-16</a></span><br />From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. / All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-2</a></span><br />On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-4.htm">Hebrews 11:4</a></span><br />By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19-21</a></span><br />We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. / Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a></span><br />The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-9.htm">Deuteronomy 31:9-13</a></span><br />So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. / Then Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles, / when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a></span><br />This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-21.htm">1 Samuel 3:21</a></span><br />And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-13.htm">2 Kings 17:13</a></span><br />Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.</p><p class="hdg">have.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/16-16.htm">Luke 16:16</a></b></br> The law and the prophets <i>were</i> until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/8-20.htm">Isaiah 8:20</a></b></br> To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, <i>it is</i> because <i>there is</i> no light in them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/34-16.htm">Isaiah 34:16</a></b></br> Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/16-25.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/luke/16-2.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/9-33.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/luke/16-16.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/mark/12-6.htm">They</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/16-30.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/luke/18-6.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/luke/16-31.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/16-31.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/luke/16-31.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/john/6-45.htm">They</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/16-1.htm">The parable of the unjust steward.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/16-14.htm">Jesus reproves the hypocrisy of the covetous Pharisees.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/16-19.htm">The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/16.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/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But Abraham replied</b><br>In the context of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Abraham's role is significant as he is considered the father of faith (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>). His presence in the narrative underscores the importance of faith and the covenant promises given to Israel. Abraham's response highlights the authority and sufficiency of the Scriptures.<p><b>They have Moses and the Prophets</b><br>"Moses and the Prophets" refers to the Hebrew Scriptures, known as the Tanakh, which includes the Torah (the first five books attributed to Moses) and the writings of the prophets. This phrase emphasizes the sufficiency of the Old Testament as a guide to understanding God's will and the path to salvation. It underscores the continuity of God's revelation from the Old Testament to the New Testament. The Law and the Prophets are often mentioned together in the New Testament as a shorthand for the entire Old Testament (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>, <a href="/luke/24-27.htm">Luke 24:27</a>).<p><b>let your brothers listen to them</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the responsibility of individuals to heed the teachings of Scripture. It suggests that the Scriptures are clear and accessible enough to guide people to repentance and faith. The call to "listen" is a recurring biblical theme, urging obedience and responsiveness to God's word (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>, <a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22</a>). The implication is that the Scriptures are sufficient for salvation and that miraculous signs are not necessary for belief, aligning with the broader biblical teaching that faith comes by hearing the word of God (<a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>A central figure in the Bible, known as the father of faith. In this parable, he represents the voice of wisdom and authority.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses_and_the_prophets.htm">Moses and the Prophets</a></b><br>Refers to the Old Testament Scriptures, which were the foundation of Jewish teaching and law.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_rich_man.htm">The Rich Man</a></b><br>A character in the parable who lived a life of luxury and ignored the needs of others, now in torment in Hades.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/lazarus.htm">Lazarus</a></b><br>A poor man who suffered in life but is now comforted in Abraham's bosom.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/hades.htm">Hades</a></b><br>The place of the dead, where the rich man finds himself in torment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_scripture.htm">The Authority of Scripture</a></b><br>The response of Abraham emphasizes the sufficiency and authority of the Scriptures. Believers are called to trust and obey the Word of God as the ultimate guide for life and faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_listening.htm">The Urgency of Listening</a></b><br>The parable highlights the importance of listening to God's Word now, rather than waiting for extraordinary signs or wonders. This calls for a proactive engagement with the Bible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ignorance.htm">The Consequences of Ignorance</a></b><br>Ignoring the teachings of Moses and the Prophets leads to spiritual peril. This serves as a warning to prioritize spiritual truths over worldly comforts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_old_testament.htm">The Role of the Old Testament</a></b><br>The reference to Moses and the Prophets underscores the continuity of God's revelation from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Christians are encouraged to study the whole counsel of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/compassion_and_justice.htm">Compassion and Justice</a></b><br>The contrast between the rich man and Lazarus serves as a reminder of the call to live justly and compassionately, reflecting God's heart for the marginalized.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_a_personal_bond_with_god.htm">What is a personal relationship with God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_ymca_and_ywca.htm">Who was Eliezer in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_were_some_biblical_books_dated_later.htm">Why does the historical context suggest that some biblical books were written much later than claimed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_luke_16_19-31_conflict_with_science.htm">In Luke 16:19-31, does the depiction of conscious interactions after death conflict with modern scientific understanding of the brain and death?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">They have Moses and the prophets.</span>--The words are in entire harmony with all the teaching of our Lord. The right use of lower knowledge is the condition of attaining to the higher, and without it signs and wonders avail but little: "He that hath, to him shall be given" (<a href="/mark/4-25.htm" title="For he that has, to him shall be given: and he that has not, from him shall be taken even that which he has.">Mark 4:25</a>); "He that willeth to do the will of God," so far as he knows it, "shall know of the doctrine" which Christ came to proclaim, "whether it be of God" (<a href="/john/7-17.htm" title="If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.">John 7:17</a>). It was because the scribes and their followers were unfaithful in a little, that more was denied them. "Moses and the Prophets" were enough to teach them that a life of self-indulgent luxury was evil in itself, and therefore must bring with it, in the end, shame and condemnation. (Comp. Notes on <a href="/context/john/5-45.htm" title="Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuses you, even Moses, in whom you trust.">John 5:45-46</a>.)<span class= "bld"><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them</span>. The reply of Abraham was especially addressed to those Jews who were standing round him and even asking for a sign. <span class="accented">They</span> had all read and heard again and again the Books of Moses and the records of the prophets; if these guides had failed to show them the right way, a special messenger sent to them would be quite useless. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/16-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abraham</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀβραάμ</span> <span class="translit">(Abraam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_11.htm">Strong's 11: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">replied,</span><br /><span class="grk">Λέγει</span> <span class="translit">(Legei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘They have</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἔχουσι</span> <span class="translit">(Echousi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses</span><br /><span class="grk">Μωϋσέα</span> <span class="translit">(Mōusea)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3475.htm">Strong's 3475: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prophets;</span><br /><span class="grk">προφήτας</span> <span class="translit">(prophētas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let [your brothers] listen to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκουσάτωσαν</span> <span class="translit">(akousatōsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them.’</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(autōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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