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John 7:46–47

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The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?
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From verse 46

  1. Matthew 7:28–29Rank 1 from verse 46
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    28And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

    29For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

  2. Luke 4:22Rank 2 from verse 46
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    22And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?

  3. John 7:26Rank 3 from verse 46
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    26But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?

From verse 47

  1. John 7:12Rank 1 from verse 47
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    12And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.

  2. 2 Corinthians 6:8Rank 2 from verse 47
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    8By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;

  3. 2 Chronicles 32:15Rank 3 from verse 47
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    15Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of mine hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand?

  4. 2 Kings 18:29Rank 4 from verse 47
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    29Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand:

  5. 2 Kings 18:32Rank 5 from verse 47
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    32Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The Lord will deliver us.

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John 7:46

COMBINED MEANING

answered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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never

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Sense 1: Not ever; at no time or in no case. Sense 2: In never so constructions, however or no matter how much.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

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like

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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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John 7:47

COMBINED MEANING

answered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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deceived

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of deceive, meaning to mislead, cause to believe what is false, or conceal the truth by fraud or error.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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7:45¶ Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?

7:46The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

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7:47Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?

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7:48Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

7:49But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.

7:50Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)

7:51Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?

7:52They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.

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