Strong's Lexicon because γὰρ (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. Parallel Strong's Berean Study Biblebecause Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly. Young's Literal Translation 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible because Herod was in awe of John and was protecting him, knowing he was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him he would be very disturbed, yet would hear him gladly. New American Standard Bible for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to him. King James Bible 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. Parallel Verses New International Version because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him. New Living Translation for Herod respected John; and knowing that he was a good and holy man, he protected him. Herod was greatly disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so, he liked to listen to him. English Standard Version for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he heard him gladly. New American Standard Bible for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to him. King James Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible because Herod was in awe of John and was protecting him, knowing he was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him he would be very disturbed, yet would hear him gladly. International Standard Version because Herod was afraid of John. He knew that John was a righteous and holy man, and so he protected him. Whenever he listened to John, he did much of what he said. In fact, he liked listening to him. NET Bible because Herod stood in awe of John and protected him, since he knew that John was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him, he was thoroughly baffled, and yet he liked to listen to John. American Standard Version 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. English Revised Version 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. Young's Literal Translation 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. Cross References Ezekiel 33:32 And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not. Matthew 21:26 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet. Acts 2:12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Acts 5:24 Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow. Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; Mark 6:19 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: Mark 6:18 For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. Mark 6:17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her. Mark 6:21 And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; Mark 6:22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. Mark 6:23 And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. 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