Mark 8:28
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.”
προφήτης
Prophet, one who speaks forth. Prophetes. No prophecy was ever produced by the will of man. The prophets spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
λέγω
saying:
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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Ἰωάννης
John
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Ἰωάννης
Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
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ἔπω
they said
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ἔπω
to speak or say (by word or writing)
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Ἡλίας
Elijah,
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Ἡλίας
Helias (i.e. Elijah), an Israelite
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