John 7:26
But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
But
G2532
καὶ
But
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἴδε
G1492
ἴδε
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
2 of 19
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
παῤῥησίᾳ
boldly
G3954
παῤῥησίᾳ
boldly
Strong's:
G3954
Word #:
3 of 19
all out-spokenness, i.e., frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
καὶ
But
G2532
καὶ
But
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οὐδὲν
nothing
G3762
οὐδὲν
nothing
Strong's:
G3762
Word #:
6 of 19
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
αὐτῷ
unto him
G846
αὐτῷ
unto him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 19
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
λέγουσιν
they say
G3004
λέγουσιν
they say
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
8 of 19
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
ἔγνωσαν
Do
G1097
ἔγνωσαν
Do
Strong's:
G1097
Word #:
11 of 19
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
14 of 19
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
οὗτός
this
G3778
οὗτός
this
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
15 of 19
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
Cross References
Historical Context
The crowd couldn't reconcile the authorities' murderous intent with their current inaction. Jesus's public teaching should provoke arrest, yet doesn't. Some wondered if rulers secretly believed. Others (verse 27) doubted based on misunderstanding about Messiah's origins. This confusion continues throughout chapter 7.
Questions for Reflection
- Why might authorities delay arresting Jesus despite wanting Him dead?
- What does the crowd's speculation reveal about human understanding of God's timing?
- How does confusion about Jesus's identity continue today?
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Analysis & Commentary
But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ? The people marvel that Jesus teaches 'boldly' (parrēsia) while authorities do nothing. They wonder if the rulers' inaction means they've concluded Jesus is Messiah. This speculation shows confusion—if He's so dangerous, why isn't He arrested? If He's Messiah, why don't rulers acknowledge it? The question reveals divided opinion about Jesus's identity.