New American Standard Bible 1995

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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.

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Greek: Transliteration:
for Herod perhaps "son of a hero," Herod, the name of several kings of the Jews N-NMS H2264 Ἡρῴδης ērōdēs
was afraid to put to flight, to terrify, frighten V-IIM/P-3S H5399 ἐφοβεῖτο ephobeito
of John, John, the name of several Isr. N-AMS H2491 Ἰωάννην iōannēn
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knowing to have seen or perceived, hence to know H3609    
that he was a righteous correct, righteous, by impl. innocent Adj-AMS H1342 δίκαιον dikaion
and holy sacred, holy Adj-AMS H40 ἅγιον agion
man, a man N-AMS H435 ἄνδρα andra
and he kept him safe. to keep close, i.e. preserve V-IIA-3S H4933 συνετήρει sunetērei
And when he heard to hear, listen V-IIA-3S H191 ἀκούσας akousas
him, he was very much, many Adj-ANP H4183 πολλὰ polla
perplexed; to be at a loss, be perplexed V-IIA-3S H639 ἠπόρει ēporei
but he used to enjoy sweetly, gladly Adv H2234 ἡδέως ēdeōs
listening to hear, listen V-IIA-3S H191 ἤκουεν ēkouen
to him.      

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John

John [N] [H] [S]   One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John (Act 4-6). He was of the kindred of the high priest; otherwise unknown.    The Hebrew name of Mark (q.v.). He is designated by this name in the acts of the Apostles ( Acts 12:12  Acts 12:25 ;  Acts 13:5  Acts 13:13 ;  15:37 ).    THE APO... View Details

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New American Standard Bible 1995 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 For Herod was afraid of feared John, knowing that he was a righteous just man and holy man, an holy, and he kept him safe. And observed him; and when he heard him, he was very perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to him.did many things, and heard him gladly.
Berean Bible for For Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was him a righteous and holy man, man; and he kept him safe. And when he having heard him, he was very perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to him.greatly perplexed, and heard him gladly.
Hebrew Greek English 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.