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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:37-41

John 12:37-41. Though he had done so many miracles before them So that they could not but see them; yet they believed not on him That is, in general they did not; being hardened in their infidelity. That the saying of Esaias might Or rather, So that the saying of Esaias was, fulfilled, as Dr. Doddridge renders the clause, observing, “It is apparent that the accomplishment of this prophecy could not be the end they proposed to themselves in their unbelief; and consequently that the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 12:27-50

137. Final message to the Jews (John 12:27-50)Jesus trembled as he thought of the suffering that awaited him, but he was determined to finish the work he had come to do. He prayed that through his death he would glorify his Father, and his Father responded in a voice from heaven that the prayer would be answered (John 12:27-29). As the startled onlookers were wondering what they had heard, Jesus told them that the time for Satan’s defeat was approaching. Through Jesus’ crucifixion, people of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:38

saying. Greek. logos. See note on Mark 9:32 . This is quoted from Isaiah 53:1 . See note there. Esaias . Greek form of Isaiah. fulfilled . Greek pleroo = filled full or accomplished. See John 13:18 ; John 15:25 ; John 17:12 ; John 18:9 , John 18:32 , John 19:24 , John 19:36 . believed . App-150 . the arm of the Lord = Messiah, as the executant of His decrees. Isaiah 51:9 ; Isaiah 52:10 . Compare "polished shaft", Isaiah 49:2 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:39

Therefore = On account of (Greek. dia. App-104 .) this: i.e. the unbelief of John 12:37 . could not = were not able to. believe . App-160 . Judicial blindness follows persistent unbelief. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:40

He hath blinded , &c. Quoted from Isaiah 6:9 , Isaiah 6:10 . See notes there. This was the second occasion of this prophecy being quoted, the first being in Matthew 18:14 (compare Mark 4:12 .Luke 8:10; Luke 8:10 ), when the Lord explained why He spoke to the people in parables; the other two being Acts 28:26 , Acts 28:27 and Romans 11:8 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 12:38

That the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? And to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?Might be fulfilled ... does not mean that the Pharisees disbelieved in order to fulfill prophecy, but that their unbelief had been foretold by Isaiah. The very same unbelief that greeted the words of Isaiah also greeted the message of Jesus. Barnes noted that:Isaiah's message was despised by the nation, and he himself put to death. And it... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 12:39

For this cause they could not believe, for that Isaiah had said again, He hath blinded their eyes, and he hardened their heart; Lest they should see with their eyes, and perceive with their heart, And should turn, And I should heal them.They could not believe ... This accounts for the sad remark of Jesus (John 12:35). It was already too late. The people had closed their eyes, stopped their ears, and hardened their hearts. They had shut their eyes to every sign, greeted every spiritual message... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 12:38

John 12:38. That the saying of Esaias the prophet, &c.— So that the saying—was fulfilled, &c. Heylin, Jeffryes, &c. See the note on Isaiah 53:1. The phrase Hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? is thought by some to allude to the habit generally worn by the Eastern people, and especially by persons of rank; which was a long robe without sleeves; so that when the arm was stretched out to perform any action which required strength, it would appear uncovered, Isaiah 52:10. In this... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 12:39-40

John 12:39-40. Therefore they could not believe,— That is, by the just judgment of God for their obstinate and wilful resistance to the truth, they were so hardened, that the doctrine and miracles of our Lord could make no impression on them, as Isaiah had foretold, Isa 6:9-10 where see the note, and also on Matthew 13:14. The meaning therefore is, not that the prophesy of Isaiah was the cause of their unbelief, but that their unbelief was the accomplishment of Isaiah's prophesy. The... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 12:38

38. That the saying of Esaias . . . might be fulfilled—This unbelief did not at all set aside the purposes of God, but, on the contrary, fulfilled them. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:37-41

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 12:27-50

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:38

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:39

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:40

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 12:38

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 12:39

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 12:38

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 12:39-40

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 12:38

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