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Hasn`t the scripture said that the Christ comes of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?"
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The Irony of Unbelief
Commentators highlight a deep irony in this verse. The crowd correctly quotes Scripture (Micah 5:2), stating the Messiah must come from David's line and be born in Bethlehem. However, they were ignorant of the fact that Jesus was indeed born there. As the Expositor's Bible Commentary notes, the very passage they used to reject Jesus was one of the strongest proofs that He was the Messiah. This shows how partial information can lead to profound error.
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The scripture (η γραφη). The reference is to Mic 5:2, the very passage quoted by the chief priests and scribes in response to Hero…
19th Century
Anglican
Hath not the scripture said . . .—Compare the prophecies in Micah 5:1; Isaiah 11:1; Jeremiah 23:5.<…
Baptist
Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. Others said, This is the Christ.
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The ignorance of the crowd in Jerusalem concerning Jesus is revealed by their uncertainty about his origin. On the basis of Scripture, they decided…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Has not the Scripture said These objectors were those who were accounted the more wise and knowing; who were convers…
Presbyterian
The malice of Christ's enemies is always against reason, and sometimes its restraint cannot be explained. Never has any man spoken with that wisdom…
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13th Century
Catholic
After our Lord told them about the origin and teacher of His doctrine, as well as its purpose, He now invites them to accept His teaching…
