John 12:29

“The people therefore that stood by and heard [it], etc.] Some more confusedly, who were farthest off; others more distinctly, who were nearer: the first of these, said that it thundered; as it used to do when “Bath Kol” was heard, which, as the Jews say f556, “is a voice that comes out of heaven proceeding from the midst of another voice,” as thunder; wherefore some took this for thunder, and others for the voice of an angel out of the thunder: others said, an angel spoke to him; these being nearer, perceived it was an articulate voice, which expressed certain distinct words, which they thought were delivered by an angel; for the Jews had a mighty notion of the discourse and conversation of…”

“The people therefore that stood by, said, It thundered; others, An angel spake to him--some hearing only a sound, others an articulate, but to them unintelligible voice.”

“The people - A part of the people. It thundered - The unexpected sound of the voice would confound and amaze them; and though there is no reason to doubt that the words were spoken distinctly Matthew 3:17, yet some of the people, either from amazement or envy, would suppose that this was a mere natural phenomenon. An angel spake - It was the opinion of many of the Jews that God did not speak to men except by the ministry of angels, Hebrews 2:2; “The word spoken by angels;” Galatians 3:19; “It was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.” return to 'Top of Page'”

“The multitude who stood and heard - A sound, but not the distinct words - In the most glorious revelations there may remain something obscure, to exercise our faith. Said, It thundered - Thunder did frequently attend a voice from heaven. Perhaps it did so now. John 12:31”

“12:29 It was impossible for people to comprehend what was happening with Jesus, and many of his signs led to confusion and division in the crowd. Only later did his disciples understand (2:22; 12:16), when Jesus was glorified and the Spirit was given. Still, God’s voice symbolized his validation of his Son before the world.”

“thundered: Exo 19:16, Exo 20:18; Job 37:2-5, Job 40:9; Eze 10:5; Rev 6:1, Rev 8:5, Rev 11:19, Rev 14:2 An angel: Act 23:8, Act 23:9; Rev 18:1, Rev 18:2 John 12:30”