John 8:5

Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 8:5

BSB

In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?"

AKJV

Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what say you?

CPDV

And in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such a one. Therefore, what do you say?"

ERV

Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such: what then sayest thou of her?

NHEB

Now in the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such. So what do you say?"

SMT

In the law Moses commanded us such to be stoned: therefore what sayest thou?

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 8:5

NowG1161Conjunction MosesG3475Noun Masculine inG1722PrepositionthelawG3551Noun Masculine commandedG1781Verb usG2254thatsuchG5108AdjectiveshouldbestonedG3036Verb butG3767 whatG5101 sayestG3004Verb thouG4771

Commentary for John 8:5

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

Overview of John 8:5

Summary

Mosaic law prescribed execution for this violation

Place

Temple

Event

Legal precedent cited

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD