Cross References For Herod feared John, knowing him to be a just and holy man: and kept him, and when he heard him, did many things: and he heard him willingly. Ezekiel 33:32 And thou art to them as a musical song which is sung with a sweet and agreeable voice: and they hear thy words, and do them not. Matthew 21:26 If we shall say, from heaven, he will say to us: Why then did you not believe him? But if we shall say, from men, we are afraid of the multitude: for all held John as a prophet. Acts 2:12 And they were all astonished, and wondered, saying one to another: What meaneth this? Acts 5:24 Now when the officer of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were in doubt concerning them, what would come to pass. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For Herod feared John, knowing him to be a just and holy man: and kept him, and when he heard him, did many things: and he heard him willingly. feared. Mark 11:18 Which when the chief priests and the scribes had heard, they sought how they might destroy him. For they feared him, because the whole multitude was in admiration at his doctrine. Exodus 11:3 And the Lord will give favour to his people in the sight of the Egyptians. And Moses was a very great man in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharao's servants, and of all the people. 1 Kings 21:20 And Achab said to Elias: Hast thou found me thy enemy? He said: I have found thee because thou art sold, to do evil in the sight of the Lord. 2 Kings 3:12,13 And Josaphat said: The word of the Lord is with him. And the king of Israel, and Josaphat, king of Juda, and the king of Edom, went down to him. . . . 2 Kings 6:21 And the king of Israel said to Eliseus, when he saw them: My father, shall I kill them? 2 Kings 13:14 Now Eliseus was sick of the illness whereof he died: and Joas, king of Israel, went down to him, and wept before him, and said: O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the guider thereof. 2 Chronicles 24:2,15-22 And he did that which is good before the Lord all the days of Joiada the priest. . . . 2 Chronicles 26:5 And he sought the Lord in the days of Zacharias that understood and saw God: and as long as he sought the Lord, he directed him in all things. Ezekiel 2:5-7 If so be they at least will hear, and if so be they will forbear, for they are a provoking house: and they shall know that there hath been a prophet in the midst of them. . . . Daniel 4:18,27 And the branches thereof were most beautiful, and its fruit exceeding much, and in it was food for all, under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and the birds of the air had their abode in its branches. . . . Daniel 5:17 To which Daniel made answer, and said before the king: thy rewards be to thyself, and the gifts of thy house give to another: but the writing I will read to thee, O king, and shew thee the interpretation thereof. Matthew 14:5 And having a mind to put him to death, he feared the people: because they esteemed him as a prophet. Matthew 21:26 If we shall say, from heaven, he will say to us: Why then did you not believe him? But if we shall say, from men, we are afraid of the multitude: for all held John as a prophet. observed him. Mark 4:16 And these likewise are they that are sown on the stony ground: who when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy. Psalm 106:12,13 And they believed his words: and they sang his praises. . . . Ezekiel 33:32 And thou art to them as a musical song which is sung with a sweet and agreeable voice: and they hear thy words, and do them not. John 5:35 He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light. Context The Beheading of John…19Now Herodias laid snares for him: and was desirous to put him to death and could not. 20For Herod feared John, knowing him to be a just and holy man: and kept him, and when he heard him, did many things: and he heard him willingly. 21And when a convenient day was come, Herod made a supper for his birthday, for the princes, and tribunes, and chief men of Galilee.… Lexicon becauseγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. Herod Ἡρῴδης (Hērōdēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2264: Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. feared ἐφοβεῖτο (ephobeito) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. John Ἰωάννην (Iōannēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. protected συνετήρει (synetērei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 4933: From sun and tereo; to keep closely together, i.e. to conserve; mentally, to remember. him, αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. knowing εἰδὼς (eidōs) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. he [was] αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. a righteous δίκαιον (dikaion) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1342: From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. holy ἅγιον (hagion) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. man. ἄνδρα (andra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. When καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. he heard ἀκούσας (akousas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. [John’s words], αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. he was greatly perplexed; ἠπόρει (ēporei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 639: From a compound of a and the base of poreuomai; to have no way out, i.e. Be at a loss. yet καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. he listened ἤκουεν (ēkouen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. to him αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. gladly. ἡδέως (hēdeōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 2234: Gladly, pleasantly, with pleasure. Adverb from a derivative of the base of hedone; sweetly, i.e. with pleasure. Additional Translations because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly. For Herod was afraid of John, knowing him a righteous and holy man; and he kept him safe. And having heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and heard him gladly. For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly. for Herod feared John knowing that he was a just and holy man, and kept him safe; and having heard him, did many things, and heard him gladly. for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous man and a holy, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly. For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and observed him: and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and he protected him. After listening to him he was in great perplexity, and yet he found a pleasure in listening. for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly. for Herod was fearing John, knowing him a man righteous and holy, and was keeping watch over him, and having heard him, was doing many things, and hearing him gladly. 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