Luke 9:7

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

¶Ἤκουσεν δὲ Ἡρώδης ὁ τετράρχης τὰ γινόμενα ὑπʼ αὐτοῦ πάντα: καὶ διηπόρει, διὰ τὸ λέγεσθαι ὑπό τινων, ὅτι Ἰωάννης ἐγήγερται ἐκ νεκρῶν·

Transliteration

Now Ēkousen Hērōdēs the tetrarchēs all the things ginomena by him: and he was diēporei, because of the legesthai by some, that Iōannēs had egēgertai from the dead;

Grammar Details

• *Ēkousen*: aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular - heard
• *Hērōdēs*: nominative masculine singular - Herod (proper name)
• *tetrarchēs*: nominative masculine singular - tetrarch (ruler of fourth part)
• *ginomena*: present middle participle, accusative neuter plural - happening/occurring
• *diēporei*: imperfect active indicative, 3rd person singular - was perplexed/was confused
• *legesthai*: present passive infinitive - to be said
• *Iōannēs*: nominative masculine singular - John (proper name)
• *egēgertai*: perfect passive indicative, 3rd person singular - has been raised/has risen

Word Meanings

• *Ēkousen*: heard/listened to/learned of
• *tetrarchēs*: tetrarch/ruler of a fourth part of a region
• *ginomena*: happening/occurring/taking place
• *diēporei*: was perplexed/was confused/was at a loss/was greatly puzzled
• *legesthai*: to be said/to be told/to be spoken
• *egēgertai*: has been raised/has risen/has been awakened

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  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;

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead;

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  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;

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: {G5259} {G846} and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  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;

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  And Herod the tetrarch herde of all that was done of him and douted because that it was sayde of some that Iohn was rysen agayne from deeth:

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Herode the Tetrarcha herde of all that was done by him. And he toke care, for so moch as it was sayde of some: Iho is rysen agayne from the deed:

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Nowe Herod the Tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he douted, because that it was sayd of some, that Iohn was risen againe from the dead:

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And Herode the tetrarche heard of all that was done by hym, and doubted, because that it was sayde of some, that Iohn was rysen agayne from death:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  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;

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And Herod the tetrarch heard of all the things being done by him, and was perplexed, because it was said by certain, that John hath been raised out of the dead;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Now 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;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Now 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;

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Now Herod the king had news of all these things: and he was in doubt, because it was said by some people that John had come back from the dead;

• World English Bible (2000)

  Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Herod’s Confusion about Jesus Now Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was happening, and he was thoroughly perplexed, because some people were saying that John had been raised from the dead,

Referenced Verses

• Matt 14:1-9 : 1 At that time, Herod, the tetrarch, heard the news about Jesus. 2 And he said to his servants, 'This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.' 3 For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. 4 For John had been telling him, 'It is not lawful for you to have her.' 5 Though Herod wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd because they considered John to be a prophet. 6 But on Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and it pleased Herod. 7 Therefore, he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, 'Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.' 9 The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered it to be given to her. 10 So he sent orders and had John beheaded in the prison. 11 His head was brought in on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. 12 Then John's disciples came, took the body, buried it, and went and told Jesus.
• Mark 6:14-28 : 14 King Herod heard about Jesus, because His name had become well known. Some were saying, 'John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in Him.' 15 Others were saying, 'He is Elijah,' and still others said, 'He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of long ago.' 16 But when Herod heard this, he said, 'John, the man I beheaded, has been raised from the dead.' 17 For Herod himself had sent men to arrest John, and he had him bound and put in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married. 18 John had been telling Herod, 'It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.' 19 So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she was unable to do so. 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard John speak, he was greatly perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him. 21 Finally, the opportune time came. On his birthday, Herod gave a banquet for his high officials, military commanders, and the leading men of Galilee. 22 When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests. The king said to the girl, 'Ask me for whatever you want, and I will give it to you.' 23 And he promised her with an oath, 'Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.' 24 She went out and asked her mother, 'What should I ask for?' Her mother answered, 'The head of John the Baptist.' 25 At once the girl hurried in to the king with her request. 'I want you to give me, right now, the head of John the Baptist on a platter,' she said. 26 The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her. 27 So he immediately sent an executioner with orders to bring John's head. The man went, beheaded John in the prison, 28 brought back his head on a platter, and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother.
• Luke 3:1 : 1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Iturea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene,
• Luke 9:19 : 19 They replied, 'Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others that one of the ancient prophets has risen.'
• Luke 21:25 : 25 There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars; and on the earth, distress among nations, confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves.
• Job 18:11-12 : 11 Terrors frighten him on every side and chase him at his heels. 12 Hunger consumes his strength, and calamity is ready at his side.
• Ps 73:19 : 19 How suddenly they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors!
• Isa 22:5 : 5 For the Lord, the LORD of Hosts, has ordained a day of panic, trampling, and confusion in the Valley of Vision, breaking down walls and crying out to the mountains.
• Mic 7:4 : 4 The best of them is like a brier; the most upright is sharper than a thorn hedge. The day your watchmen foretold has come, the day of your visitation. Now confusion is upon them.