E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:9
these things . See Jeremiah 31:33 ; Jeremiah 32:39 . Ezekiel 11:19 ; Ezekiel 18:31 ; Ezekiel 36:25-27 . Psalms 51:10 . be = come to pass. Reference to John 3:4 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 3:9
Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?The natural man finds it very difficult to receive spiritual things, due to his inherent preoccupation with the mechanics of them, the "how" of everything. Nicodemus' question is therefore one of remarkable interest to all.HOW CAN THESE THINGS BE?How persistently man probes every mystery! Wherever there are dark and knotty problems, or things hard to be understood, there man stands, the great inquisitor, demanding to know, "How can... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 3:8
John 3:8. The wind bloweth, &c.— Our Saviour observed, that there was no cause for Nicodemus to be surprised if there were some things in this doctrine of regeneration of an obscure and unsearchable nature; because even in the natural world many things are so. As much as to say, "It is true, thou mayest not understand how this second birth can be brought to pass, but that is no reason why it should be disbelieved; since there are many great effects in nature, which you must acknowledge,... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 3:9-10
John 3:9-10. Nicodemus answered, &c.— Our Lord's arguments were undeniable: nevertheless, Nicodemus, who had been accustomed to the pomp and ceremony of an external religion, surprised to hear that Jews (who by birth were the people of God,) must be begotten and born again, still urged that the thing was impossible; which it doubtless was, taking regeneration, as he did, for conversion to Judaism, a notion which he was led into from what Jesus had told him, Joh 3:5-6 namely, that the... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 3:8
8. The wind, c.—Breath and spirit (one word both in Hebrew and Greek) are constantly brought together in Scripture as analogous (Job 27:3 Job 33:4; Ezekiel 37:9-14). canst not tell, c.—The laws which govern the motion of the winds are even yet but partially discovered but the risings, failings, and change in direction many times in a day, of those gentle breezes here referred to, will probably ever be a mystery to us: So of the operation of the Holy Ghost in the new birth. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 3:9
9, 10. How, &c.—Though the subject still confounds Nicodemus, the necessity and possibility of the new birth is no longer the point with him, but the nature of it and how it is brought about [LUTHARDT]. "From this moment Nicodemus says nothing more, but has sunk unto a disciple who has found his true teacher. Therefore the Saviour now graciously advances in His communications of truth, and once more solemnly brings to the mind of this teacher in Israel, now become a learner, his own not... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:1-21
3. Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus 3:1-21John now presented evidence that Jesus knew people as no others did and that many believed in His name (John 2:23). This constitutes further witness that He is the Son of God. John summarized several conversations that Jesus had with various individuals in the next few chapters. They were remarkably different types of people, yet they all responded positively to Jesus. The first man was a representative of Pharisaic Judaism. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:8
Jesus used the wind to illustrate how the Spirit regenerates. He used wordplay to present an even closer comparison. The Greek word pneuma can mean either "spirit" or "wind," though it usually means "spirit." Jesus said the pneuma (Spirit) operates as the pneuma (wind).There are three similarities. First, both the Spirit and the wind operate sovereignly. Man does not and cannot control either one. Second, we perceive the presence of both by their effects. Third, we cannot explain their actions... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:9-10
Nicodemus betrayed his ignorance of Old Testament revelation with his question (cf. 1 Samuel 10:6; Isaiah 32:15; Ezekiel 36:25-28; Jeremiah 31:33; Joel 2:28-29). Jesus’ answer shows that Nicodemus’ question implied that he did not believe what Jesus had said (cf. John 3:11-12). He had undoubtedly taught many Jews about getting right with God, but what Jesus now suggested was something new to him. Jesus responded with a question that expressed dismay that Nicodemus did not understand this... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:8
The wind = The Spirit. The word pneuma, Occurs 385 times, and is rendered "wind" only here. It should be translated Spirit, as at end of verse. "Wind" is anemos. Occurs 31 times, and is always so rendered. bloweth = breatheth. it listeth = He willeth. App-102 . The Eng. "listeth" is Old Eng. for Anglo-Saxon lusteth; i.e. pleaseth or desireth. the sound thereof = His voice. canst not tell = knowest not. Greek. oida. App-132 . not. Greek. ou. App-105 . is born = has been begotten, as... read more