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1 | John 10:31 | John 10:31 | BradK | 163018 | ||
Hi Noveta, Strongs Enhanced gives this definition of blasphemy: It is used 19 times. The AV translates as “blasphemy” 16 times, “railing” twice, and “evil speaking” once. 1 slander, detraction, speech injurious, to another’s good name. 2 impious and reproachful speech injurious to divine majesty." The Jews response could be further understood by looking back at John 5:18. Recall that in Lev. 24:16 "whoever blasphemes the name of the Lord shall surely be put to death..." The IVP Background Bible Commentary says this: "10:31–33. Cf. 5:18, 8:59; as in the other instances, Jesus’ opponents understand his claim to deity, even if they do not catch all the ramifications. 10:34. On “your law” cf. 8:17. Psalm 82:6 in context refers to powerful people, probably the kings of the earth viewed as God’s divine council; those kings considered themselves divine, but they would perish like mortals. In Jewish tradition, however, this verse was sometimes applied out of context to Israel as recipients of the divine law, as Jesus apparently knows. 10:35–36. Jesus responds with a standard Jewish “how much more” (qal vahomer) argument: if (as you read it) Israel was loosely called “gods,” how do you object to me saying that I am God’s Son, without even understanding my point? Many commentators have argued that Jesus’ being “sanctified” or set apart to his mission (cf. also 17:17) may relate to the context of the Feast of Hanukkah, or “Dedication” (10:22). Hanukkah commemorated the consecration, rededication or setting apart (as again holy) of the Jerusalem temple in the time of the Maccabees in the second century b.c." Hope fully this will help, BradK |
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2 | John 10:31 | John 10:31 | mark d seyler | 163020 | ||
Hi Brad, Great answer. I can offer you just a little more background. In Exodus 21:6 and 22:8-9, the Hebrew "elohim" is used of those who judge the people, "bring him unto the judges", or literally, "bring him unto the gods". This may be the foundation for Psalm 82:6, to wit the place where God said "ye are gods", refering to the power over men that the judges hold. I really liked your explaination. Love in Christ, Mark |
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