John 7:42
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?”
γραφή
Scripture, writing, sacred text. Graphe. All Scripture is God-breathed. Not all writing is Scripture. What is God-breathed is alive and active and eternally relevant.
ἔπω
has said
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ἔπω
Speak, say, declare. Epō. Every word spoken or written carries weight before God. Speak with intention.
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σπέρμα
seed
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σπέρμα
something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
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Δαβίδ
David
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Δαβίδ
David, king of Israel. Dabid. The man after God's own heart, ancestor of the Messiah who sits on his throne forever. Lineage matters to God.
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κώμη
village
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κώμη
Village, hamlet, small town. Kṓmē. Jesus did not limit his ministry to centers of power or influence. He walked into villages. Go where the people are.
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ἔρχομαι
comes
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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Χριστός
Christ
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Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
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