Bible Strands
John 7:25
Then some of the people of Jerusalem began to say, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill?
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Some residents of Jerusalem speak among themselves during the feast, observing Jesus addressing the crowd openly despite earlier death threats. Their remark follows Jesus' command to judge righteously rather than by outward appearances.
The words — The Greek ἔλεγον (elegon) indicates ongoing past action, translating literally to "were saying" and capturing the crowd's sustained murmuring. The particle οὖν (oun) serves as a logical connector, rendered "therefore," tying their observation to the preceding events.
The thread — This public uncertainty about Jesus' identity parallels the concealed journey detailed in John 7:10, where Jesus attended the feast after his brothers had already gone. The crowd's hesitation mirrors the unspoken recognition of the rulers mentioned in John 7:26.
Why it lands — The text states that Jerusalem's residents questioned whether Jesus was the intended target of a death plot, noting his public speech defied their expectations. It requires the reader to examine whether they judge by visible danger and political pressure or by the reality of what is being spoken.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill?
Cross-references
- John 7:10 But after His brothers had gone up to the feast, He also went—not publicly, but in secret.