Bible Strands
John 8:10
Then Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are your accusers? Has no one condemned you?”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to the woman alone after her accusers depart one by one, beginning with the elders. He asks her where her accusers are and whether anyone has condemned her.
The words — ἀνακύψας (anakupsas) literally means “having lifted up” or “having straightened up,” describing Jesus’ posture after rising. μηδένα (mēdena) translates to “no one,” framing his direct inquiry about her legal status.
The thread — The pattern of adversaries raging against the faithful before being reduced to nothing appears in Isaiah 41:11. The absence of accusers also mirrors the judicial principle that unproven charges cannot sustain condemnation.
Why it lands — The text states that Jesus questions the woman’s accusers after they have left, leaving her standing alone. It requires the reader to recognize that condemnation collapses when confronted with direct inquiry rather than assumed guilt.
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The Greek words
King James Version
When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
Cross-references
- Isaiah 41:11 Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish.