King James Version
Matthew 16:14 in the King James Version says “And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 16 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.”
Matthew 16:14 · King James Version
Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
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“Some say that thou art”
G3303properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
“of the prophets”
G4396a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
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