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A "Schism" Over Jesus
Commentators highlight that the Greek word for "division" is "schisma," meaning a deep tear or rent, not just a simple disagreement. This same word was later used by the Apostle Paul to describe divisions within the church, showing that Jesus's identity forces a decisive split among those who encounter him.
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AT Robertson
On John 7:43
A division (σχισμα). A clear split. See Mt 9:16 for the word from σχιζω, to rend. Used again in Joh 9:16; 10:19.
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:43
19th Century
Bishop
There was a division among the people.—The word for division is our word “schism.” It is found in the earlier Gospels in one instance only…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:43–44
19th Century
Preacher
So there was a division among the people because of him.
And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:43
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 7:43
17th Century
Pastor
So there was a division among the people concerning him Some, though they did not go so far as to believe him to be the M…
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…