Luke 9:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

Complete Jewish Bible:

by others that Eliyahu had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of long ago had come back to life.

Berean Standard Bible:

others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.

American Standard Version:

and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G1161} of{G5259} some{G5100}, that{G3754} Elias{G2243} had appeared{G5316}; and{G1161} of others{G243}, that{G3754} one{G1520} of the old{G744} prophets{G4396} was risen again{G450}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 9:19

  • They answering said, John the Baptist; but some [say], Elias; and others [say], that one of the old prophets is risen again.

John 1:21

  • And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.

Mark 6:15

  • Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.

Mark 8:28

  • And they answered, John the Baptist: but some [say], Elias; and others, One of the prophets.

Matthew 17:10

  • And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?

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Commentary for Luke 9:8

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G5259
    There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπό
    Transliteration: hypó
    Pronunciation: hoop-o'
    Description: a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)):--among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
  3. Strong's Number: G5100
    There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τὶς
    Transliteration: tìs
    Pronunciation: tis
    Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
  4. Strong's Number: G3754
    There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅτι
    Transliteration: hóti
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
  5. Strong's Number: G2243
    There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἡλίας
    Transliteration: Hēlías
    Pronunciation: hay-lee'-as
    Description: of Hebrew origin (אֵלִיָּה); Helias (i.e. Elijah), an Israelite:--Elias.
  6. Strong's Number: G5316
    There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φαίνω
    Transliteration: phaínō
    Pronunciation: fah'-ee-no
    Description: prolongation for the base of φῶς; to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative):-- appear, seem, be seen, shine, X think.
  7. Strong's Number: G243
    There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄλλος
    Transliteration: állos
    Pronunciation: al'-los
    Description: a primary word; "else," i.e. different (in many applications):--more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise).
  8. Strong's Number: G1520
    There are 235 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἷς
    Transliteration: heîs
    Pronunciation: hice
    Description: a primary numeral; one:--a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also εἷς καθ’ εἷς, μηδείς, μία, οὐδείς.
  9. Strong's Number: G744
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀρχαῖος
    Transliteration: archaîos
    Pronunciation: ar-khah'-yos
    Description: from ἀρχή; original or primeval:--(them of) old (time).
  10. Strong's Number: G4396
    There are 143 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προφήτης
    Transliteration: prophḗtēs
    Pronunciation: prof-ay'-tace
    Description: from a compound of πρό and φημί; a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet:--prophet.
  11. Strong's Number: G450
    There are 145 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀνίστημι
    Transliteration: anístēmi
    Pronunciation: an-is'-tay-mee
    Description: from ἀνά and ἵστημι; to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive):--arise, lift up, raise up (again), rise (again), stand up(-right).