Bible Strands
John 1:47
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to Nathanael as he approaches, immediately following Philip’s invitation to “come and see.”
The words — Εἶδεν (Eiden) records Jesus’ visual recognition, and ἐρχόμενον (erchomenon) describes Nathanael’s physical movement toward Him.
The thread — The description of a person without deceit aligns with Revelation 14:5, which notes no lie was found in the faithful, and Psalm 32:2, which blesses those whose spirit holds no deceit.
Why it lands — The text states Jesus identifies Nathanael’s integrity before any conversation occurs, requiring the reader to examine whether their own character can endure direct divine scrutiny.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
Cross-references
- Revelation 14:5 And no lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.
- Psalms 32:2 Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
- Psalms 73:1 A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
- John 8:39 “Abraham is our father,” they replied. “If you were children of Abraham,” said Jesus, “you would do the works of Abraham.
- Romans 9:4 the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.
- Romans 9:6 It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel.
- John 8:31 So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.
- Romans 2:28 A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical.
- Philippians 3:3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—
- 1 Peter 2:1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.