John 7:22

Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 7:22

BSB

But because Moses gave you circumcision, you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath (not that it is from Moses, but from the patriarchs.)

AKJV

Moses therefore gave to you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and you on the sabbath day circumcise a man.

CPDV

For Moses gave you circumcision, (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers) and on the Sabbath you circumcise a man.

ERV

For this cause hath Moses given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers); and on the sabbath ye circumcise a man.

NHEB

Moses has given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a boy.

SMT

Moses has given you circumcision; (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and in the sabbath ye circumcise a man.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 7:22

MosesG3475Noun Masculine thereforeG5124 gaveG1325VerbuntoyouG5213 circumcisionG4061Noun FemininenotbecauseG3754ConjunctionitisG2076Verb ofG1537Preposition MosesG3475Noun Masculine butG235Conjunction ofG1537PrepositionthefathersG3962Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction yeG4059Verb onG1722PrepositionthesabbathdayG4521Noun Neuter circumciseG4059VerbamanG444Noun Masculine

Commentary for John 7:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 7:22

Summary

Ancient covenant practice supersedes later legislation

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Jesus cites circumcision practice

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD