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Version</a></span><br />But when Herod heard this, he said, &#8220John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Herod heard about Jesus, he said, “John, the man I beheaded, has come back from the dead.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But when Herod heard of it, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Herod having heard, was saying, "John, whom I beheaded--he is risen!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But when Herod heard <i>thereof</i>, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But when Herod heard, he said, “This is John, whom I beheaded; he has been raised from the dead!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when Herod heard <i>about it,</i> he kept saying, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But when Herod heard of it, he kept saying, &#8220John, whom I beheaded, has risen!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But when Herod heard <i>of it,</i> he kept saying, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But when Herod heard <i>it</i>, he kept saying, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But when Herod heard [of it], he kept saying, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen [from the dead]!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Herod heard of it, he said, “John, the one I beheaded, has been raised! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Herod heard of it, he said, &#8220John, the one I beheaded, has been raised!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But Herod, when he heard thereof, said, John, whom I beheaded, he is risen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But when Herod heard about Jesus, he said, "This must be John! I had his head cut off, and now he has come back to life." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But Herod, when he heard thereof, said, John, whom I beheaded, he is risen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But when Herod heard about it, he said, "I had John's head cut off, and he has come back to life!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When Herod heard it, he said, "He is John the Baptist! I had his head cut off, but he has come back to life!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But when Herod heard about it, he said, "John, whom I beheaded, has been raised," <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But when Herod heard this, he said, "John, whom I beheaded, has been raised!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But Herod, when he heard this, said, "This is John, whom I beheaded. He has risen."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But when Herod heard of him, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he hath risen from the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But when Herod heard of Him, he said, "The John, whom I beheaded, has come back to life."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But Herod, when he heard this, said, “This is John, whom I beheaded. He has risen from the dead.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Herod having heard, said, “He whom I beheaded—John—this is he; he was raised out of the dead.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Herod having heard, was saying, "John, whom I beheaded--he is risen!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Herod having heard, said -- 'He whom I did behead -- John -- this is he; he was raised out of the dead.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Herod, having heard, said, That John whom I beheaded, this is he; he was raised from the dead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Which Herod hearing, said: John whom I beheaded, he is risen again from the dead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />When Herod had heard it, he said, “John whom I beheaded, the same has risen again from the dead.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But when Herod learned of it, he said, “It is John whom I beheaded. He has been raised up.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But when Herod heard of it, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But when Herod heard it, he said, John, whom I beheaded; it is he who has risen from the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Now when Herodus heard, he said, “Yohannan, whose head I cut off, has arisen from the grave.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But when Herod heard of him, he said: John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But Herod hearing said, That, He is John, whom I beheaded; He is risen from the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But when Herod heard it, he said, This is John whom I beheaded; he is risen from the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but Herod, from what he had heard, said, 'tis John himself, whom I caused to be beheaded, who is risen from the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But when Herod heard of Him, he said, "The John, whom I beheaded, has come back to life."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But Herod, hearing of <i>Him</i>, said, "<i>It is he</i> whom I beheaded, John, the same was raised."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But when Herod heard <i>of Him,</i> he said, it is John whom I beheaded, he is risen from the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/6-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1705" 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/mark/6.htm">The Beheading of John</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But when</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."></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/191.htm" title="191: Akousas (V-APA-NMS) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard this,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">he said,</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēn (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">“John,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: Hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/607.htm" title="607: apekephalisa (V-AIA-1S) -- To behead. From apo and kephale; to decapitate.">beheaded,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. "></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.">has risen from the dead!”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">17</span>For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married.…<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/14-1.htm">Matthew 14:1-2</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Luke 9:7-9</a></span><br />When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, / others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen. / “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">Matthew 11:2-6</a></span><br />Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples / to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” / Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-23</a></span><br />And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14</a></span><br />They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Luke 3:19-20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-22.htm">John 3:22-30</a></span><br />After this, Jesus and His disciples went into the Judean countryside, where He spent some time with them and baptized. / Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized. / (For John had not yet been thrown into prison.) ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12-13</a></span><br />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.” / Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-18.htm">Luke 7:18-23</a></span><br />Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things. / So John called two of his disciples and sent them to ask the Lord, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” / When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to ask, ‘Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-33.htm">John 5:33-36</a></span><br />You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth. / Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved. / John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">2 Kings 2:15-16</a></span><br />When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him. / “Look now,” they said to Elisha, “we your servants have fifty valiant men. Please let them go and search for your master. Perhaps the Spirit of the LORD has taken him up and put him on one of the mountains or in one of the valleys.” “Do not send them,” Elisha replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a></span><br />Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-4.htm">1 Kings 18:4</a></span><br />for when Jezebel had slaughtered the prophets of the LORD, Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hidden them, fifty men per cave, providing them with food and water.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-17.htm">Jeremiah 1:17-19</a></span><br />Get yourself ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them, or I will terrify you before them. / Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land. / They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-20.htm">2 Chronicles 24:20-21</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.’” / But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.</p><p class="hdg">It is.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/40-10.htm">Genesis 40:10,11</a></b></br> And in the vine <i>were</i> three branches: and it <i>was</i> as though it budded, <i>and</i> her blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/53-5.htm">Psalm 53:5</a></b></br> There were they in great fear, <i>where</i> no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth <i>against</i> thee: thou hast put <i>them</i> to shame, because God hath despised them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Matthew 14:2</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/9-9.htm">Behead</a> <a href="/matthew/14-10.htm">Beheaded</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/mark/5-23.htm">Death</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/5-32.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/matthew/27-52.htm">Life</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">News</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-9.htm">Behead</a> <a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Beheaded</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/mark/6-19.htm">Death</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/mark/6-17.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/mark/6-17.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/6-17.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/mark/6-19.htm">Life</a> <a href="/mark/6-29.htm">News</a> <a href="/mark/9-27.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/mark/6-29.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/mark/6.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>But when Herod heard this</b><br />The phrase "But when Herod heard this" introduces us to Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea. Herod was a ruler under Roman authority, known for his political cunning and moral weakness. The context here is Herod's reaction to the news of Jesus' miraculous works and growing reputation. Historically, Herod was a complex figure, often torn between his Jewish identity and Roman allegiance. This phrase sets the stage for Herod's internal conflict and fear, as he grapples with the implications of Jesus' ministry.<p><b>he said</b><br />The words "he said" indicate Herod's verbal response, which reveals his inner turmoil and guilt. In the Greek, the verb used here is "eipen," which is a simple past tense, suggesting a definitive statement. Herod's declaration is not just a passing thought but a conviction that reflects his troubled conscience. This moment captures the power of spoken words to reveal the heart's condition, as Herod's fear and guilt over John the Baptist's execution come to the forefront.<p><b>John, whom I beheaded</b><br />"John, whom I beheaded" refers to John the Baptist, a prophet and forerunner of Christ, who was executed by Herod. The phrase underscores Herod's personal responsibility for John's death, highlighting his moral culpability. The act of beheading was a brutal form of execution, often reserved for criminals and political threats. Herod's admission here is significant, as it shows his recognition of John's righteousness and the weight of his own sin. This acknowledgment of guilt is a powerful reminder of the consequences of sin and the haunting nature of a guilty conscience.<p><b>has been raised from the dead!</b><br />The phrase "has been raised from the dead!" reflects Herod's superstitious fear and misunderstanding of Jesus' identity. In the Jewish context, resurrection was a concept associated with divine intervention and the end times. Herod's exclamation reveals his fear that John has returned to seek vengeance or continue his prophetic mission. This belief in resurrection, though misguided, points to the broader theme of life after death and the power of God to overcome death. Herod's fear contrasts with the Christian hope in the resurrection, which is central to the Gospel message and the promise of eternal life through Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/6-16.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 when</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">Herod</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἡρῴδης</span> <span class="translit">(Hērōdēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2264.htm">Strong's 2264: </a> </span><span class="str2">Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heard this,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀκούσας</span> <span class="translit">(Akousas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<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">he said,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔλεγεν</span> <span class="translit">(elegen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“John,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰωάννην</span> <span class="translit">(Iōannēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whom</span><br /><span class="grk">Ὃν</span> <span class="translit">(Hon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγὼ</span> <span class="translit">(egō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beheaded,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπεκεφάλισα</span> <span class="translit">(apekephalisa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_607.htm">Strong's 607: </a> </span><span class="str2">To behead. From apo and kephale; to decapitate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has been raised [from the dead]!”</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠγέρθη</span> <span class="translit">(ēgerthē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. 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