John 6:41
The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.
Original Language Analysis
τοῦ
which
G3588
τοῦ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
περὶ
at
G4012
περὶ
at
Strong's:
G4012
Word #:
5 of 17
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 17
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ὅτι
because
G3754
ὅτι
because
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
7 of 17
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
τοῦ
which
G3588
τοῦ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τοῦ
which
G3588
τοῦ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐκ
from
G1537
ἐκ
from
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
15 of 17
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
Cross References
John 6:33For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.John 6:48I am that bread of life.John 6:60Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?John 6:66From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.John 7:12And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.
Historical Context
Murmuring (Greek: gonguzo) was characteristic of Israel in the wilderness, expressing discontent with God's provision. The parallel between this crowd and their ancestors demonstrates that unbelief transcends generations when hearts are hard.
Questions for Reflection
- How does 'murmuring' reveal underlying unbelief and resistance to God's truth?
- What does the parallel between this crowd and Israel in the wilderness teach about patterns of unbelief?
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Analysis & Commentary
The Jews murmured about Jesus' claim to be bread from heaven, echoing their ancestors' murmuring against God in the wilderness (Exodus 16:2). Murmuring reveals unbelief and rebellion. Their offense at His claim shows how divine truth offends natural understanding. The Reformed doctrine affirms that natural man cannot receive spiritual truth apart from grace (1 Corinthians 2:14).