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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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AT Robertson
On John 7:42
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…
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:42
19th Century
Bishop
Hath not the scripture said . . .—Compare the prophecies in Micah 5:1; Isaiah 11:1; Jeremiah 23:5.<…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:40–43
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:42
The ignorance of the crowd in Jerusalem concerning Jesus is revealed by their uncertainty about his origin. On the basis of Scripture, they decided…
John Gill
On John 7:42
17th Century
Pastor
Has not the Scripture said
These objectors were those who were accounted the more wise and knowing; who were convers…
Matthew Henry
On John 7:40–53
17th Century
Minister
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…