John 7:42

Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

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Other Translations for John 7:42

BSB

Doesn't the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?"

AKJV

Has not the scripture said, That Christ comes of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

CPDV

Does Scripture not say that the Christ comes from the offspring of David and from Bethlehem, the town where David was?"

ERV

Hath not the scripture said that the Christ cometh of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?

NHEB

Hasn't the Scripture said that the Christ comes of the offspring of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?"

SMT

Said not the writing, That of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the town where David was, Christ comes?

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 7:42

HathnotG3780thescriptureG1124Noun Feminine saidG2036 ThatG3754Conjunction ChristG5547Adjective comethG2064Verb ofG1537PrepositiontheseedG4690Noun NeuterofDavidG1138Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctionoutofG575thetownG2968Noun FeminineofBethlehemG965Noun Location whereG3699 DavidG1138Noun Masculine wasG2258Verb

Commentary for John 7:42

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

Overview of John 7:42

Summary

Scripture requirement contradicts Jesus's apparent origin

Place

Temple

Event

Scripture cited regarding messiah's birthplace

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD