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Luke 9:8

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 9:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
Luke 9:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
6And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.
7Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;
8and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
9And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
10And the apostles, when they were returned, declared unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida.
11But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he cured.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And of some, that Elias had appeared, etc.] Who had been translated, body and soul, to heaven, and whom the Jews expected a little before the coming of the Messiah: and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again; that is, one of the former prophets. It is well known, that the Jews distinguish the prophets into the former and latter; the books of the prophets of the Old Testament are so distinguished; the writings of the former prophets are those of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 of Samuel, and the first and second of Kings: the latter prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, which are the greater prophets, and the twelve lesser ones: and in the Talmud f328 it is asked, “who are µynwçarh…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 14:1-2. Compare Mark 6:14-16. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“That Elijah had appeared - He could not rise again, because he did not die. Luke 9:10”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“9:8 Jews expected that Elijah would come prior to God’s final judgment (see study note on 1:17). Some Jews expected that a prophet like Moses would come (Deut 18:15).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 9:19; Mat 17:10; Mar 6:15, Mar 8:28; Joh 1:21 Luke 9:9”
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