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Luke 9:8–9

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And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
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From verse 8

  1. John 1:21Rank 1 from verse 8
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    21And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.

  2. Luke 9:19Rank 2 from verse 8
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    19They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

  3. Mark 6:15Rank 3 from verse 8
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    15Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.

  4. Mark 8:28Rank 4 from verse 8
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    28And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.

  5. Matthew 17:10Rank 5 from verse 8
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    10And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?

From verse 9

  1. Luke 23:8Rank 1 from verse 9
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    8¶ And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

  2. Luke 13:31–32Rank 2 from verse 9
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    31¶ The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.

    32And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.

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Luke 9:8

COMBINED MEANING

appeared

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1. Came into sight or presence; became visible or manifest. 2. Seemed or had an outward appearance.

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old

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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.

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risen

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Having risen; stood up, come forth, ascended, or returned from death.

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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Luke 9:9

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

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hear

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Sense 1: To perceive sound or spoken words. Sense 2: To receive or learn by report. Sense 3: To listen to, regard, or heed. Sense 4: To attend favourably to a request.

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desired

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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7¶ 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;

8And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

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9And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.

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10¶ And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

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