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But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” <a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.” <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And answering, they said, "John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, that a prophet, one of the ancients, has arisen." <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> So they answered and said, “John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> They answered and said, &#8220John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again.” <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah, but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again.” <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They answered, “John the Baptist, and some say, Elijah; but others, that one of the ancient prophets has come back to life.” <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They answered, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, that one of the ancient prophets has come back.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They answered, &#8220John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, that one of the ancient prophets has come back.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They answered, "Some say you are John the Baptist or Elijah or a prophet from long ago who has come back to life." <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They answered, "Some say you are John the Baptizer, others Elijah, and still others say that one of the prophets from long ago has come back to life." <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Some say that you are John the Baptist," they answered. "Others say that you are Elijah, while others say that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life." <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> They answered, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others one of the ancient prophets who has come back to life." <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They replied, ?Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.? <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> They answered, "John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others that one of the prophets of long ago has risen." <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They answered, "'John the Baptist,' but others say, 'Elijah,' and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again." <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> They answering, said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others say, that one of the ancient prophets is risen again. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "John the Baptist," they replied; "but others say Elijah; and others that some one of the ancient Prophets has come back to life." <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> They answered, “‘John the Baptizer,’ but others say, ‘Elijah,’ and others, that one of the old prophets has risen again.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they answering said, “John the Immerser; and others, Elijah; and others, that a prophet, one of the ancients, was risen”; <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And answering, they said, "John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, that a prophet, one of the ancients, has arisen." <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they answering said, 'John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, that a prophet, one of the ancients, was risen;' <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they having answered, said, John the Immerser; and others, Elias; and others, that a certain prophet of the ancients has risen up.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But they answered, and said: John the Baptist; but some say Elias; and others say that one of the former prophets is risen again. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But they answered by saying: “John the Baptist. But some say Elijah. Yet truly, others say that one of the prophets from before has risen again.” <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They answered, “John the Baptist; but others, Elijah; and still others, that one of the ancient prophets has arisen.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> They answered and said to him, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others that one of the old prophets has risen. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> They answered and they were saying to him, “Yohannan the Baptizer”, and others, “Elijah”, and others, “A Prophet, one of the ancient Prophets has risen.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> They answered and said: John the Immerser; but some, Elijah; and others, that some prophet of ancient times has risen again. <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> They responding said, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen. <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they answering said, John the Baptist; but some Elias; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again. <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> they answered, some say you are John the Baptist: others, Elias: and others, that you are one of the old prophets appearing again. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "John the Baptist," they replied; "but others say Elijah; and others that some one of the ancient Prophets has come back to life." <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they, answering, said, 'John the Immerser;' and others, 'Elijah;' and others, 'that a certain prophet of the ancients arose.' <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> They answering said, John the baptist: but others say Elias: and others, that some ancient prophet is risen again. <a href="/parallel/luke/9-19.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=3685" 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">Peter's Confession of Christ</a> 18One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?” 19<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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."></a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokrithentes (V-APP-NMP) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">They replied,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēn (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">“Some say John</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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/910.htm" title="910: Baptistēn (N-AMS) -- From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner.">Baptist;</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: alloi (Adj-NMP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">others say</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/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and still</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: alloi (Adj-NMP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">others,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētēs (N-NMS) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">a prophet</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/744.htm" title="744: archaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Original, primitive, ancient. From arche; original or primeval.">old</a> <a href="/greek/450.htm" title="450: anestē (V-AIA-3S) -- To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.">has arisen.”</a> 20“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”…<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/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="/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="/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="/matthew/17-10.htm">Matthew 17:10-13</a> The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things. / 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="/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="/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="/john/6-14.htm">John 6:14</a> When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a> The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. <a href="/john/7-40.htm">John 7:40-41</a> On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.” / Others declared, “This is the Christ.” But still others asked, “How can the Christ come from Galilee? <a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">1 Kings 18:36-39</a> At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. ... <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="/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="/jeremiah/1-5.htm">Jeremiah 1:5</a> “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.John.<a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Luke 9:7,8</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="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:<a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Matthew 14:2</a> And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.old.<a href="/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15</a> Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.<a href="/john/7-40.htm">John 7:40</a> Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.<a href="/john/9-17.htm">John 9:17</a> They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Ancients</a> <a href="/luke/7-34.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Baptizer</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/luke/9-9.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Life</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Risen</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-2.htm">Ancients</a> <a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Baptizer</a> <a href="/luke/9-30.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/luke/9-30.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/luke/9-30.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/9-22.htm">Life</a> <a href="/luke/9-32.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/11-29.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/luke/10-24.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/luke/11-7.htm">Risen</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>They replied, This phrase indicates a response from the disciples to Jesus' question about who the crowds say He is. It reflects the collective understanding and perception of the people at that time. The disciples are acting as intermediaries, conveying the public opinion to Jesus.“Some say John the Baptist; John the Baptist was a significant prophetic figure who had recently been executed by Herod Antipas. His ministry was characterized by a call to repentance and the announcement of the coming Messiah. The suggestion that Jesus might be John the Baptist resurrected indicates the people's recognition of Jesus' powerful ministry and moral authority, similar to John's. This reflects a misunderstanding of Jesus' unique identity, as John himself had pointed to Jesus as the greater one to come (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29-34</a>).others say Elijah; Elijah was a revered prophet in Israel's history, known for his miracles and confrontation with the prophets of Baal. According to <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a>, Elijah was expected to return before the "great and dreadful day of the LORD." This expectation was rooted in Jewish eschatology, and some believed Jesus was fulfilling this role. The association with Elijah highlights the miraculous aspects of Jesus' ministry and the anticipation of messianic fulfillment.and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.” This reflects a broader belief that Jesus might be one of the ancient prophets, such as Moses or Jeremiah, returned to life. This view acknowledges Jesus as a significant prophetic figure but falls short of recognizing Him as the Messiah. The idea of prophets arising was not uncommon, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a>, where Moses speaks of a prophet like him whom God would raise up. This expectation underscores the people's awareness of Jesus' authoritative teaching and miraculous works, yet it also reveals their limited understanding of His true identity as the Son of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A significant prophetic figure who prepared the way for Jesus, known for his call to repentance and baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament known for his miracles and confrontation with the prophets of Baal. He was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, leading to expectations of his return. 3. <a href="/topical/p/prophets_of_old.htm">Prophets of Old</a> Refers to the prophets from the Hebrew Scriptures who were seen as messengers of God, delivering His word to the people of Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus who are engaging in this conversation with Him, reflecting the various public opinions about His identity. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure of the New Testament, whose identity and mission are being questioned and explored in this passage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_public_perception.htm">Understanding Public Perception</a> Recognize that public opinion about Jesus varied widely, reflecting different expectations and understandings of His role. This invites us to consider how we perceive Jesus today. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Jesus is seen as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, including those concerning Elijah and the prophets. This underscores the continuity of God's plan through Scripture. <a href="/topical/p/personal_revelation.htm">Personal Revelation</a> While public opinion is important, personal revelation of who Jesus is remains crucial. This passage challenges us to seek a personal understanding of Jesus' identity. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_prophets.htm">Role of Prophets</a> The mention of prophets highlights the importance of prophetic voices in guiding and preparing people for God's work. We should be attentive to the prophetic voices in our lives today. <a href="/topical/i/identity_of_jesus.htm">Identity of Jesus</a> The question of Jesus' identity is central to the Christian faith. This passage encourages believers to explore and affirm their understanding of who Jesus is.<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/what_is_the_transfiguration_of_jesus.htm">What is the Transfiguration of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/day_26_insights_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the Triumphal Entry in Volume 23?</a> <a href="/q/is_matthew_21_4-5_a_true_prophecy.htm">How can Matthew 21:4-5 be considered a valid fulfillment of prophecy if the details differ from other Gospel accounts?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_jesus_to_me_personally.htm">What does the Bible say about Jesus' visions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. It was a strange answer, this report of the popular belief concerning Jesus. There had been for a long period among the people expectations more or less defined, that certain of the great national heroes were to reappear again to take up their incomplete work, and to play the part in Israel, of heralds of the looked-for glorious King Messiah. The popular belief respecting Jesus was that he was one of these. Some thought of Elijah. The two miracles of creating the loaves and fishes for a great famishing crowd especially suggested this idea. There was a shadowy, but not an unreal resemblance here to the well-remembered miracle of Elijah, worked for the Sarepta widow and her son, with the cruse of oil and the barrel of meal which failed not (<a href="/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14</a>). The words of Malachi (<a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a>) pointed in the same direction. The image of the recently murdered Baptist was present with some. Herod's words, already commented on, point to this, perhaps, widespread belief. Jeremiah would be a likely instance of "one of the old prophets." Tradition had already asserted that the spirit of that great one had passed into Zechariah; surely another similar transmigration was possible. Jeremiah, popular tradition said, had safely hidden the ark and the tabernacle and the altar of incense somewhere in the mountain where Moses died by the "kiss of God." Already had he appeared to the brave and patriotic Judas Maccabaeus in a vision as a man greyhaired and exceeding glorious, as one praying for the people as their guardian-prophet, and had given the gallant Maeeabaean hero a golden sword from God. It was one of these old heroic forms, so loved of Israel, once more in the flesh, that the people believed Jesus to be. <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“[Some say] John Ἰωάννην (Iōannēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative 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. Baptist,” Βαπτιστήν (Baptistēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_910.htm">Strong's 910: </a> From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner. they answered, ἀποκριθέντες (apokrithentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “others [say] ἄλλοι (alloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. 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. and still δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. others ἄλλοι (alloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. a prophet προφήτης (prophētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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. old ἀρχαίων (archaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_744.htm">Strong's 744: </a> Original, primitive, ancient. From arche; original or primeval. has arisen.” ἀνέστη (anestē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_450.htm">Strong's 450: </a> To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. 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