Barnes' Notes on John 8:59

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Notes on the Whole Bible
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Then took they up stones - It seems they understood him as blaspheming, and proceeded, even without a form of trial, to stone him as such, because this was the punishment prescribed in the law for blasphemy, Leviticus 24:16. See John 10:31. The fact that the Jews understood him in this sense is strong proof that his words naturally conveyed the idea that he was divine. This was in the temple. Herod the Great had not yet completed its repairs, and Dr. Lightfoot has remarked that stones would be lying around the temple in repairing it, which the people could easily use in their indignation. Jesus hid himself - See Luke 4:30. That is, he either by a miracle rendered himself invisible, or he so mixed with the multitude that he was concealed from them and escaped. Which is the meaning cannot be determined. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on John 8". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/john-8.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology

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