John 6:14
Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.
Original Language Analysis
Οἱ
G3588
Οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἰδόντες
when they had seen
G1492
ἰδόντες
when they had seen
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
4 of 21
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
ὃ
that
G3739
ὃ
that
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
5 of 21
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἐποίησεν
did
G4160
ἐποίησεν
did
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
6 of 21
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
σημεῖον
the miracle
G4592
σημεῖον
the miracle
Strong's:
G4592
Word #:
7 of 21
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς,
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς,
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
9 of 21
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἔλεγον
said
G3004
ἔλεγον
said
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
10 of 21
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
ὅτι
This
G3754
ὅτι
This
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
11 of 21
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
Οὗτός
G3778
Οὗτός
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
12 of 21
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
προφήτης
that prophet
G4396
προφήτης
that prophet
Strong's:
G4396
Word #:
16 of 21
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
ὃ
G3588
ὃ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐρχόμενος
that should come
G2064
ἐρχόμενος
that should come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
18 of 21
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
19 of 21
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Cross References
Matthew 21:11And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.Acts 7:37This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear.Matthew 11:3And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?John 1:21And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.John 7:40Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.John 4:19The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.Genesis 49:10The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.John 4:25The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.John 4:42And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.Luke 24:19And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
Historical Context
Jewish expectation of 'the prophet' was connected to but distinct from Messianic hope. Some expected the prophet would prepare for Messiah; others identified them. The crowd's identification is correct as far as it goes but stops short of recognizing Jesus' full identity.
Questions for Reflection
- How does partial recognition of Jesus sometimes prevent full faith?
- What connections did the crowd see between Jesus and Moses?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.' The crowd recognizes Jesus as 'the prophet'—referencing Deuteronomy 18:15's prediction of a prophet like Moses. Moses gave manna; Jesus gives bread. The connection is accurate but incomplete—He's not merely a prophet but the Son of God. Partial recognition can prevent full faith.