Bible Strands
John 11:34
“Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus asks the mourners where they have placed Lazarus, and they respond by directing Him to the tomb. This exchange occurs immediately after Jesus observes Mary and the accompanying Jews weeping, and just before He weeps Himself.
The words — The Greek verb τεθείκατε (tetheikate) literally means "have you laid," denoting the completed action of placing a body. The address κύριε (kurie) translates directly to "Lord," acknowledging Jesus' authority within the grief-stricken context.
The thread — The directive to "come and see" matches the resurrection accounts in Matthew 28:6 and Mark 16:6, where witnesses are told to verify the empty tomb. This command also parallels Mark 15:47, where the women observe the exact location where Jesus' body was placed.
Why it lands — The text demands direct observation over speculation, requiring the reader to confront the physical reality of death before encountering divine action. It calls for a posture of attentive witness rather than abstract debate.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.
Cross-references
- Matthew 28:6 He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.
- Mark 15:47 Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.
- Mark 16:6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him.
- John 20:2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!”
- John 1:39 “Come and see,” He replied. So they went and saw where He was staying, and spent that day with Him. It was about the tenth hour.