A.T. Robertson Commentary John 10:39

"They sought again to take him: and he went forth out of their hand." — John 10:39 (ASV)

They sought again to seize him (εζητουν αυτον παλιν πιαζα). Imperfect active, "They kept on seeking to seize (ingressive aorist active infinitive of πιαζω for which see 7:30) as they had tried repeatedly (7:1,30,44; 8:20), but in vain. They gave up the effort to stone him.

Out of their hand (εκ της χειρος αυτων). Overawed, but still angry, the stones fell to the ground, and Jesus walked out.