約翰福音 7:37-40 RCUVTS

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:37-39

The address of Jesus. He makes no reply to Jewish objection. I. OCCASION OF THIS ADDRESS . "The last and great day of the feast." 1 . It was the eighth day, and was kept as a sabbath. 2 . It was designed to commemorate the entrance of the Israelites into Canaan. 3 . It was usual on this day for the people to go, under the guidance of the priest, to the fountain of Siloam, where a pitcher was filled with water, and brought back with joy to the temple. This... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:38

He that believeth on me. The ὁ πιστεύων in the nominative absolute, followed by another construction, gives great force to the mighty words. This is not the first time that Christ has represented believing under the form of both "coming" and "drinking." The one term seems to cover that part of faith in Christ which unites the soul to him, which sides with him, which utterly abandons self to take his word as true and his power as sufficient; the other term, when applied to participation... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:39

This spake he, said the evangelist, concerning the Spirit, which they that believe £ on him were to receive: for the (Holy) Spirit was not yet (given), because Jesus was not yet glorified. This verse has a great weight, as the evangelist's interpretation of the previous words of the Lord, nor can they be put aside. The history of the outpouring of the Spirit on Pentecost, and the mighty gift of the risen and glorified Jesus to those who believed on him, are their abundant... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:40

Either "some," or "certain," or "many" £ must be supposed to complete the text of the oldest manuscripts. [ Certain ] of the multitude therefore, when they heard these words ( λόγων , referring to John 7:37 , John 7:38 ), said, This is of a truth the Prophet. In all probability "the Prophet" predicted by Deuteronomy 18:15 , whom the Lord God would raise up to them (cf. Acts 3:22 ; notes, John 1:21 and John 6:14 ). This was one of the grand features of the Old Testament... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:40

The prophet. In the Jewish dispensation no unimportant place was filled by the order of men known as seers or prophets. From Samuel to Malachi, they were the spiritual teachers and guides of Israel. The Lord Christ gathered up in his own Person and ministry the significance and power of the prophetic office. I. CHRIST 'S PROPHETIC DESIGNATION . He was known as a Prophet by those who saw in him more than a rabbi, while yet they knew him not as the Messiah. It had been foretold by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:40-44

Effect of this address upon the multitude. It made a great impression. I. IT DEVELOPED DIFFERENCES OF OPINION . "Many then of the multitude, who had heard this discourse, said, Truly this is the Prophet. Others said, This is the Christ." 1 . A section of the multitude was favorable to Christ's Messianic claims— 2 . A section—perhaps the larger part—held that he could not be the Messiah, because he was born in Galilee. "Doth the Christ, then, come out of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:40-44

An important division. We have here: 1 . A great feast. That of Tabernacles . 2 . A great day. The last day of the feast. 3 . A great preacher. The Christ, the Son of God. 4 . A great sermon. "He cried;" and he had something worth crying—the living water for a thirsty world. 5 . A great division. "And there was a division among the people," etc. Notice— I. SOME OF THE FEATURES OF THIS DIVISION . 1 . Jesus was the Subject of this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:40-53

(7) The conflict among the hearers, and divers results of this series of discourses. The Sanhedrin and its officers. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:37

In the last day - The eighth day of the festival.That great day - The day of the holy convocation or solemn assembly, Leviticus 23:36. This seems to have been called the great day:1.Because of the solemn assembly, and because it was the closing scene.2.Because, according to their traditions, on the previous days they offered sacrifices for the pagan nations as well as for themselves, but on this day for the Jews only (Lightfoot).3.Because on this day they abstained from all servile labor... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:38

He that believeth on me - He that acknowledges me as the Messiah, and trusts in me for salvation.As the scripture hath said - This is a difficult expression, from the fact that no such expression as follows is to be found literally in the Old Testament. Some have proposed to connect it with what precedes - “He that believeth on me, as the Old Testament has commanded or required” - but to this there are many objections. The natural and obvious meaning here is, doubtless, the true one; and Jesus... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:37-39

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:38

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:39

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:40

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:40

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:40-44

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:40-44

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:40-53

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:37

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:38

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