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Verse John 7:15. _HOW KNOWETH THIS MAN LETTERS, HAVING NEVER
LEARNED?_] The Jewish learning consisted in the knowledge of their own
scriptures, and the traditions of their elders. In this learning ou...
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KNOWETH THIS MAN LETTERS - The Jewish letters or science consisted in
the knowledge of their Scriptures and traditions. Jesus exhibited in
his discourses such a profound acquaintance with the Old Test...
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CHAPTER 7
_ 1. My Time is not Yet Come. (John 7:1 .)_
2. Departure from Galilee; Sought by the Jews. (John 7:10 .)
3. In the Temple Teaching. (John 7:14 .)
4. Opposition to Him. ...
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THE SECRET VISIT. Soon, however, He receives the Divine intimation,
for which He always waits (_cf. John 2:4_, John 11:6 f.) and goes up
secretly. The Jews are discussing Him, and various opinions are...
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HOW KNOWETH THIS MAN LETTERS?
Jesus had never studied in the great Jewish schools of theology. In
the preceding generation Hillel had presided over the school or
university in which all who became doc...
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The Jews were amazed. "How," they said, "can this fellow read when he
is quite uneducated?" "My teaching, said Jesus, "is not mine, but it
belongs to him who sent me. If anyone is willing to do his wi...
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NOT MAN'S TIME BUT GOD'S (John 7:1-9)...
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MARVELLED. were wondering.
KNOWETH. Greek. _oida._ App-132. See note on 1.
LETTERS. Greek. Plural of _gramma._ Put by Figure of speech _Metonymy_
(of Adjunct), App-6, for what is written; e.g. an acc...
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_And the Jews marvelled_ According to the best MSS., _The Jews_
THEREFORE _marvelled_. -Therefore" should also be inserted in John
7:16; _Jesus_ THEREFORE _answered them_. S. John's extreme fondness
f...
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John 2:13 TO JOHN 11:57. The Work
We here enter on the second portion of the first main division of the
Gospel, thus subdivided: The Work (1) among _Jews_, (2) among
_Samaritans_, (3) among _Galilean...
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The Discourse at the Feast of Tabernacles
Of this section John 7:10 form a sort of introduction.
"An equal degree of authenticity belongs to the verses which follow,
10 15. The whispered enquiries an...
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ΟὟΤΟΣ. Contemptuous, as in John 6:32. Their question is so
eminently characteristic, that it is very unlikely that a Greek writer
of the second century would have been able to invent it for them; he
w...
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14–39. We have (1) a discourse in the midst of the Feast in which
three groups take part; ‘the Jews’ (14–24); some of the people
of Jerusalem (25–31); the envoys of the Sanhedrin (32–36): (2) a
discou...
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THE DISCOURSES AT THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES
Of this section John 7:10-13 are introductory....
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Ver 14. Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the
temple, and taught. 15. And the Jews marveled, saying, How knows this
man letters, having never learned? 16. Jesus answered them, and sa...
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_JESUS ATTENDED THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES -- JOHN 7:1-24:_ Jesus kept
away from the Jews who were seeking to kill Him by remaining in
Galilee. The time came for the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus quietly...
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ΈΘΑΎΜΑΖΟΝ _impf. ind. act. от_ ΘΑΥΜΆΖΩ (G2296)
удивляться, поражаться. _Impf._ придает
живость описанию текущего действия.
ΓΡΆΜΜΑΤΑ (G1121) литература, образование.
Относится в основном к обучению
ра...
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NOW ABOUT THE MIDST OF THE FEAST, &C.— About the middle of the feast
(which lasted eight days) Jesus came into the temple, and preached
many important doctrines with such strength of reason, clearness...
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THE OLD SABBATH CONTROVERSY RENEWED
_Text 7:14-53_
14
But when it was now the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the
temple, and taught.
15
The Jews therefore marveled, saying, How knoweth thi...
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EXPOSITION OF THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
John 7:14-31
Below is an outline Analysis of the passage which is to be before
us:—
In the last chapter we discussed the first thirteen verses of John 7,
from which...
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And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having
never learned?
AND THE JEWS MARVELED, SAYING, HOW KNOWETH THIS MAN LETTERS (OR
LEARNING), HAVING NEVER LEARNED? - that is, at an...
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56 Just as Nicodemus failed to see the figure when our Lord spoke to
him about the new birth, so now His followers fail to understand when
He speaks of feeding on His flesh and blood. There is a subtl...
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THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES
John 7:1 to John 10:21. Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles, October, 28
a.d.
After the discourse of John 6, delivered just before Passover 28 a.d.,
Jesus did not go up to Jeru...
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LETTERS] i.e. rabbinical learning. HAVING NEVER LEARNED] i.e. having
never been the pupil of a recognised rabbi or scribe, as Paul was of
Gamaliel.
16, 17. 'My teaching, like that of the prophets of o...
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JOHN TELLS THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS
GOSPEL OF JOHN
_MARION ADAMS_
CHAPTER 7
JESUS AND HIS BROTHERS 7:1-9
V1 After this, Jesus stayed in *Galilee. He travelled from village to
village. He decide...
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HOW KNOWETH THIS MAN LETTERS? — Their spirit is seen in that at
which they marvel. It is not the substance of His teaching that
excites their attention, but the fact that He who has never been
technic...
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CHAPTER 16
JESUS DISCUSSED IN JERUSALEM.
“And after these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for He would not
walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill Him. Now the feast of
the Jews, the feast of...
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_He teaches, and discussions regarding Him are evoked_. John 7:37
-end. _His manifestation on the last day of the Feast, and the
consequent action of the Sanhedrim_.
John 7:14-36. _The teaching of Jes...
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HOW TO KNOW THE TRUTH OF JESUS' WORD
John 7:14-24
Jesus now went up to the feast, not because he was prompted by the
worldly policy suggested by His brethren, but because He was led by
His Father's...
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So far, John has recorded incidents in the first year of our Lord's
ministry. We now come to a comparatively brief section in which he
records happenings happenings in the central and crowded two year...
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CHAPTER 2
JESUS AT THE FESTIVAL OF TABERNACLES
John 7:11-16. _“Therefore the Jews continued to seek Him at the
feast, and say, Where is He? And there was much murmuring concerning
Him among the mult...
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“ _Nevertheless, when the feast was already half finished, Jesus
went up to the temple; and he taught there._ 15. _And the Jews were
astonished, saying, How does this man know the Scriptures, not bein...
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THIRD SECTION: 7:1-8:59. THE STRIFE AT ITS HIGHEST STAGE OF INTENSITY
AT JERUSALEM.
Seven months had elapsed without any appearance of Jesus at Jerusalem.
The exasperation of the rulers, whose murdero...
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ADDITIONAL NOTES BY THE AMERICAN EDITOR.
Vv. 14-24.
1. There is, apparently, an abrupt turn in the narrative at John 7:14,
if we look only at the outward form of the story. But, when the
following ve...
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II. DURING THE FEAST: 7:14-36.
The first agitation had subsided; every one was quietly attending to
the celebration of the feast, when all at once Jesus appears in the
temple and sets Himself to the...
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But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the
feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. (11) Then the Jews sought
him at the feast, and said, Where is he? (12) And there was muc...
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The opening verses (John 1:1-18) introduce the most glorious subject
which God Himself ever gave in employing the pen of man; not only the
most glorious in point of theme, but in the profoundest point...
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15._And the Jews wondered _Those who think that Christ was received in
such a manner as to be esteemed and honored are mistaken; for the
_wonder _or _astonishment _of the Jews is of such a nature, tha...
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In chapter 7 His brethren after the flesh, still sunk in unbelief,
would have Him shew Himself to the world, if He did these great
things; but the time for this was not yet come. At the fulfilment of...
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AND THE JEWS MARVELLED,.... Both at the matter, and manner of his
doctrine; it was such, as never man spake; his words were so gracious,
and there were such truth and evidence in them, and they were
d...
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And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having
never learned?
Ver. 15. _And the Jews marvelled_] As well they might; but this marvel
of theirs came to nothing. Look how a swine,...
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_Now about the midst of the feast_ Which lasted eight days; _Jesus
went up into the temple and taught_ Probably on the sabbath day. His
business was to preach the gospel of the kingdom, and he readily...
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LETTERS; learning. Whence his learning? He has never been instructed
by doctors of the law....
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The appearance of Jesus at the festival:...
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AND THE JEWS MARVELED, SAYING, HOW KNOWETH THIS MAN LETTERS, HAVING
NEVER LEARNED?...
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HIS BROTHERS UNBELIEVING
(vs.1-9)
The Lord continued for a time in Galilee. He would not then return to
Judea because of the Jews' murderous intentions. This was certainly
not fear, but sober, lowly...
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LETTERS:
Or, learning...
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14-24 Every faithful minister may humbly adopt Christ's words. His
doctrine is not his own finding out, but is from God's word, through
the teaching of his Spirit. And amidst the disputes which distu...
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Having never sat as a constant disciple at the feet of any of the
Jewish doctors, nor been educated in their schools of the prophets,
they wonder how he should come by such knowledge of the law of God...
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Origen Against Celsus Book VI
Now who is there that is capable of giving even moderate attention to
affairs-not merely among the believers on Jesus, but among the rest of
mankind-that would not laugh...
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John 7:15 And G2532 Jews G2453 marveled G2296 (G5707) saying G3004
(G5723) How G4459 Man G3778 know
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‘The Judaisers therefore marvelled saying, “How does this man know
letters, having never learned?” '
As they listened to Him even His enemies were impressed. They were
amazed. They could not understan...
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JESUS TEACHES OPENLY IN THE TEMPLE AND PLEADS FOR RIGHT JUDGMENT (JOHN
7:14).
But whilst Jesus was taking every precaution He knew that He could not
allow His own safety to hinder the proclamation of...
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John 7:15. THE JEWS THEREFORE MARVELLED, SAYING, HOW KNOWETH THIS MAN
LETTERS, HAVING NEVER LEANED? The marvelling on the part of the
‘Jews' (see note on chap. John 5:20) is not an astonishment that
c...
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In this section Jesus appears at the feast to which He went up when
His Father's, and therefore His own, hour was come. The opportunity
afforded by it of teaching is embraced, and we are presented wit...
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MARVELLED
(εθαυμαζον). Picturesque imperfect active of θαυμαζω,
"were wondering." After all the bluster of the rulers (verse John
7:13) here was Jesus teaching without interruption.KNOWETH LETTERS...
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John 7:14. _Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the
temple, and taught._
He was no coward, so he boldly showed himself in the midst of the
throng in the temple.
John 7:15. _And the J...
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CONTENTS: Jesus urged to go to the feast. His final departure from
Galilee. Jesus at the feast of tabernacles. Prophecy concerning the
Holy Spirit.
CHARACTERS: God. Jesus, Holy Spirit, disciples, bro...
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John 7:1. _He would not walk in Jewry,_ or Judea, _because the jews
sought to kill him._ Herod had recently beheaded John, pleading the
magnitude of his auditories; now, the jews magnified the same pl...
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HOW DOES THIS MAN KNOW SO MUCH? They knew he had not attended their
theological schools. But it was plain he knew what he was talking
about....
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_After these things Jesus walked in Galilee._
THE SITUATION SURVEYED
I. THE SCENE IN GALILEE: the attitude of Christ’s brethren.
1. The counsel they offered. That Christ should repair to the centre...
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_Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the Temple and
taught_
CHRIST AS A TEACHER
Whatever theory men hold respecting Christ’s person and work, all
regard Him as an unparalleled teache...
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JOHN—NOTE ON JOHN 7:15 HE HAS NEVER STUDIED. Jesus lacked formal
rabbinic training (as did his disciples, Acts 4:13)....
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CHAPTER 7
_But after this Jesus walked in Galilee_, &c. Not immediately, but
about six months after. The incidents of the former chapter took place
in March, the feast of tabernacles was in September....
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_And the Jews wondered, saying_, &c. "They marvelled," says Cyril,
"when they saw in Him such unheard-of wisdom and power of speech;"
for, as Theophylact says, "He spake wondrous words, restraining an...
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_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_
John 7:14. NOW ABOUT THE MIDST, ETC.—The middle of the feast, or
“the lesser feast.” It was the fourth day of the feast most
likely. TAUGHT.—For the first time (of whi...
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EXPOSITION
Ch. 7-10. contain the record of the conflict between faith and
unbelief in the metropolis. At first the narrative indicates a vast
amount of critical inquiry, of unsettled opinion, of angry...
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Shall we turn now in our Bibles to the seventh chapter of the gospel
according to John.
After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in
Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him...
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Acts 2:7; Acts 4:11; Acts 4:12; Amos 7:14; Amos 7:15;...
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Letters [γ ρ α μ μ α τ α]. See on 5 47....
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How does this man know letters, having never learned? — How comes he
to be so well acquainted with sacred literature as to be able thus to
expound the Scripture, with such propriety and gracefulness,...