Bible Strands
John 7:40
On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Following Jesus’ teaching on living water, members of the crowd respond to his words in the temple courts.
The words — Πολλοὶ (Polloi) means “many,” and ὄχλου (ochlou) denotes the “crowd,” specifying that a large segment of the listeners, not a unified group, is speaking.
The thread — The designation “the Prophet” appears in John 6:14 when witnesses to a sign identify Jesus, and in John 1:21 when priests and Levites question John the Baptist about his identity. It also surfaces in Matthew 21:11 as crowds label Jesus during his entry into Jerusalem.
Why it lands — The text records fragmented public recognition of Jesus’ identity without resolving whether his listeners understand his full mission. A reader must note that popular acclaim operates alongside doubt and geographical objections in the narrative.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.
Cross-references
- Matthew 21:11 The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
- John 1:21 “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”
- John 6:14 When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”