Luke 16:29
New International Version
“Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’

New Living Translation
“But Abraham said, ‘Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they wrote.’

English Standard Version
But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’

Berean Standard Bible
But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let your brothers listen to them.’

Berean Literal Bible
But Abraham says, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.'

King James Bible
Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

New King James Version
Abraham said to him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’

New American Standard Bible
But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’

NASB 1995
“But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’

NASB 1977
“But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’

Legacy Standard Bible
But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’

Amplified Bible
But Abraham said, ‘They have [the Scriptures given by] Moses and the [writings of the] Prophets; let them listen to them.’

Christian Standard Bible
“But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“But Abraham said, They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.’

American Standard Version
But Abraham saith, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

Contemporary English Version
Abraham answered, "Your brothers can read what Moses and the prophets wrote. They should pay attention to that."

English Revised Version
But Abraham saith, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Abraham replied, 'They have Moses' [Teachings] and the Prophets. Your brothers should listen to them!'

Good News Translation
Abraham said, 'Your brothers have Moses and the prophets to warn them; your brothers should listen to what they say.'

International Standard Version
"Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets. They should listen to them!'

Majority Standard Bible
But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let your brothers listen to them.’

NET Bible
But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the prophets; they must respond to them.'

New Heart English Bible
"But Abraham said to him, 'They have Moses and the Prophets. Let them listen to them.'

Webster's Bible Translation
Abraham saith to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

Weymouth New Testament
"'They have Moses and the Prophets,' replied Abraham; 'let them hear them.'

World English Bible
“But Abraham said to him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Abraham says to him, They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them;

Berean Literal Bible
But Abraham says, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.'

Young's Literal Translation
'Abraham saith to him, They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them;

Smith's Literal Translation
Abraham says to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Abraham said to him: They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Abraham said to him: ‘They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.’

New American Bible
But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.’

New Revised Standard Version
Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Abraham said to him, 'They have Moses and The Prophets, let them hear them.' “
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

Godbey New Testament
But Abraham says, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

Haweis New Testament
Abraham saith to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hearken to them.

Mace New Testament
but Abraham replied, they have Moses and the prophets, let them mind them.

Weymouth New Testament
"'They have Moses and the Prophets,' replied Abraham; 'let them hear them.'

Worrell New Testament
But Abraham says, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.'

Worsley New Testament
Abraham answered him, They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Rich Man and Lazarus
28for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’ 29But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let your brothers listen to them.’ 30‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone is sent to them from the dead, they will repent.’…

Cross References
Matthew 22:31-32
But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what God said to you: / ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.”

John 5:39
You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,

Acts 15:21
For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”

Romans 3:21
But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

2 Timothy 3:15-16
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. / All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Hebrews 1:1-2
On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.

2 Peter 1:19-21
We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. / Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Deuteronomy 18:15
The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him.

Deuteronomy 31:9-13
So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. / Then Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles, / when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel. ...

Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

1 Samuel 3:21
And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.

2 Kings 17:13
Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.”


Treasury of Scripture

Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

have.

Luke 16:16
The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.

Isaiah 8:20
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Isaiah 34:16
Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.

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But Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.'
But Abraham replied
In this passage, Abraham is depicted as a figure of authority and wisdom, representing the patriarchal faith and the covenantal promises of God. The Greek word for "replied" (ἀποκρίνομαι, apokrinomai) suggests a response that is thoughtful and authoritative. Abraham's role here is significant as he embodies the voice of reason and divine truth, emphasizing the importance of adhering to God's revealed word.

They have Moses and the Prophets
This phrase underscores the sufficiency and authority of the Scriptures available at the time, which included the Law (Moses) and the Prophets. "Moses" refers to the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, which lay the foundation for Jewish law and theology. "The Prophets" encompass the writings of the major and minor prophets, who called Israel back to faithfulness and foretold the coming of the Messiah. The phrase highlights the continuity and completeness of God's revelation through these texts, which were well-respected and authoritative in Jewish tradition.

let them listen to them
The Greek word for "listen" (ἀκούω, akouō) implies more than just hearing; it suggests understanding, heeding, and obeying. This call to listen is a call to action, urging individuals to not only hear the words of Scripture but to let those words transform their lives. The historical context here is crucial, as Jesus is addressing the Pharisees and religious leaders who prided themselves on their knowledge of the Scriptures but often failed to live by their teachings. This phrase serves as a reminder of the power and necessity of Scripture in guiding one's life and faith.

(29) They have Moses and the prophets.--The words are in entire harmony with all the teaching of our Lord. The right use of lower knowledge is the condition of attaining to the higher, and without it signs and wonders avail but little: "He that hath, to him shall be given" (Mark 4:25); "He that willeth to do the will of God," so far as he knows it, "shall know of the doctrine" which Christ came to proclaim, "whether it be of God" (John 7:17). It was because the scribes and their followers were unfaithful in a little, that more was denied them. "Moses and the Prophets" were enough to teach them that a life of self-indulgent luxury was evil in itself, and therefore must bring with it, in the end, shame and condemnation. (Comp. Notes on John 5:45-46.)

Verse 29. - Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. The reply of Abraham was especially addressed to those Jews who were standing round him and even asking for a sign. They had all read and heard again and again the Books of Moses and the records of the prophets; if these guides had failed to show them the right way, a special messenger sent to them would be quite useless.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Abraham
Ἀβραάμ (Abraam)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 11: Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.

replied,
Λέγει (Legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

‘They have
Ἔχουσι (Echousi)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

Moses
Μωϋσέα (Mōusea)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3475: Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.

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

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

prophets;
προφήτας (prophētas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.

let [your brothers] listen to
ἀκουσάτωσαν (akousatōsan)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

them.’
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 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.


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