Luke 7:26
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But what went you out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

A prophet.

Luke 1:76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt, go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways:

Luke 20:6 But if we say, of men: the whole people will stone us. For they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

and.

Luke 16:16 The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the kingdom of God is preached: and every one useth violence towards it.

See on

Matthew 11:9-14 But what went you out to see? A prophet? Yea I tell you, and more than a prophet. . . .

John 3:26 And they came to John and said to him: Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou gavest testimony: behold, he baptizeth and all men come to him.

*etc:

John 5:35 He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.

Context
Jesus Testifies about John
25But what went you out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are in costly apparel and live delicately are in the houses of kings. 26But what went you out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 27This is he of whom it is written: Behold I send my angel before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.…
Cross References
Luke 7:25
But what went you out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are in costly apparel and live delicately are in the houses of kings.

Luke 7:27
This is he of whom it is written: Behold I send my angel before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.

Lexicon
But
Ἀλλὰ (Alla)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

what
τί (ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

did you go out
ἐξήλθατε (exēlthate)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

to see?
ἰδεῖν (idein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

A prophet?
προφήτην (prophētēn)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.

Yes,
ναί (nai)
Particle
Strong's Greek 3483: Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes.

I tell
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

you,
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

more
περισσότερον (perissoteron)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular - Comparative
Strong's Greek 4053: From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence.

than a prophet.
προφήτου (prophētou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.


Additional Translations
What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

But what have you gone out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and one more excellent than a prophet.

But what went you out for to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet.

But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and [what is] more excellent than a prophet.

But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

But what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet.

But what did you go out to see? A Prophet? Aye, I tell you, and far more than a Prophet.

But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.

'But what have ye gone forth to see? a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet:
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