About the midst of the feast [τ η ς ε ο ρ τ η ς μ ε σ ο υ σ η ς]. A peculiar form of expression found only here. The midst is expressed by a participle from the verb mesow, to be in the middle. Literally, the feast being midway. Taught [ε δ ι δ α σ κ ε ν]. Or began to teach. Imperfect tense.

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Old Testament