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John 8:4 and said, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery.
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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “this woman was caught in the act of adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />they said to him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and said, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />they say to Him, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act, committing adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the very act of committing adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the very act of adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Teacher,” they said to him, “this woman was caught in the act of committing adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Teacher,” they said to Him, “this woman was caught in the act of committing adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />they say unto him, Teacher, this woman hath been taken in adultery, in the very act.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then they said, "Teacher, this woman was caught sleeping with a man who isn't her husband. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />they say unto him, Master, this woman hath been taken in adultery, in the very act.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and asked Jesus, "Teacher, we caught this woman in the act of adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Teacher," they said to Jesus, "this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />they told him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in the very act of adultery. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and to test Him they said, ?Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and said to Jesus, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />they said to him, "Teacher, we found this woman in adultery, in the very act.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They say to him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Rabbi," they said, "this woman has been found in the very act of committing adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />they told him, “Teacher, we found this woman in adultery, in the very act. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />they say to Him, “Teacher, this woman was taken in the very crime [of] committing adultery,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />they say to Him, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act, committing adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> they say to him, 'Teacher, this woman was taken in the very crime -- committing adultery,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They say to him, Teacher, this woman was taken committing adultery, in the very act.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And said to him: Master, this woman was even now taken in adultery. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they said to him: “Teacher, this woman was just now caught in adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They said to him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />they said to him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They said to him, Teacher, this woman was caught openly in the act of adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />They were saying to him, “Teacher, this woman was taken openly in the act of adultery.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and said to him: Teacher, this woman was detected in adultery; in the very act.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />they say unto him, Master, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />they said to him, master, this woman was actually taken in adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Rabbi," they said, "this woman has been found in the very act of committing adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />they say to Him, "Teacher, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and setting her in the midst, they said to Him, "This woman was caught in the very act, committing adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/8-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=2706" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/8.htm">The Woman Caught in Adultery</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>The scribes and Pharisees, however, brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before them <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legousin (V-PIA-3P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: Didaskale (N-VMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">“Teacher,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: hautē (DPro-NFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynē (N-NFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">woman</a> <a href="/greek/2638.htm" title="2638: kateilēptai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- From kata and lambano; to take eagerly, i.e. Seize, possess, etc.">was caught</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/1888.htm" title="1888: autophōrō (Adj-DNS) -- In the very act. From epi and autos and a derivative of phor; in theft itself, i.e. in actual crime.">the act</a> <a href="/greek/3431.htm" title="3431: moicheuomenē (V-PPM/P-NFS) -- To commit adultery (of a man with a married woman, but also of a married man). From moichos; to commit adultery.">of adultery.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/20-10.htm">Leviticus 20:10</a></span><br />If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-22.htm">Deuteronomy 22:22</a></span><br />If a man is found lying with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-27.htm">Matthew 5:27-28</a></span><br />You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ / But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-14.htm">Exodus 20:14</a></span><br />You shall not commit adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-22.htm">Romans 2:22</a></span><br />You who forbid adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/11-2.htm">2 Samuel 11:2-5</a></span><br />One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. / So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” / Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-32.htm">Proverbs 6:32</a></span><br />He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-14.htm">Hosea 4:14</a></span><br />I will not punish your daughters when they prostitute themselves, nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery. For the men themselves go off with prostitutes and offer sacrifices with shrine prostitutes. So a people without understanding will come to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-18.htm">Matthew 19:18</a></span><br />“Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-10.htm">James 2:10-11</a></span><br />Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. / For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">Hebrews 13:4</a></span><br />Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-22.htm">Revelation 2:22</a></span><br />Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/16-38.htm">Ezekiel 16:38</a></span><br />And I will sentence you to the punishment of women who commit adultery and those who shed blood; so I will bring upon you the wrath of your bloodshed and jealousy.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They say to him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/8-3.htm">Act</a> <a href="/john/8-3.htm">Adultery</a> <a href="/john/8-3.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/john/8-3.htm">Committing</a> <a href="/luke/23-22.htm">Crime</a> <a href="/luke/22-69.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/john/8-3.htm">Found</a> <a href="/john/8-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/8-3.htm">Married</a> <a href="/john/6-68.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/23-22.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/john/6-25.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/john/8-3.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/john/8-3.htm">Sinning</a> <a href="/john/7-31.htm">Teacher</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/13-17.htm">Act</a> <a href="/romans/2-22.htm">Adultery</a> <a href="/john/21-3.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/john/8-34.htm">Committing</a> <a href="/john/18-38.htm">Crime</a> <a href="/john/8-6.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/john/9-35.htm">Found</a> <a href="/john/8-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/7-2.htm">Married</a> <a href="/john/9-2.htm">Master</a> <a href="/john/12-10.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/john/9-2.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/john/18-26.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/romans/6-1.htm">Sinning</a> <a href="/john/9-34.htm">Teacher</a><div class="vheading2">John 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/8-1.htm">Jesus delivers the woman taken in adultery.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">He declares himself the light of the world, and justifies his doctrine;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/8-31.htm">promises freedom to those who believe;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/8-33.htm">answers the Jews who boasted of Abraham;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">48. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/8-48.htm">answers their reviling, by showing his authority and dignity;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">59. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/8-59.htm">and slips away from those who would stone him.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of the Gospels, the Pharisees often sought to challenge Jesus' authority and teachings. This encounter is part of a series of confrontations where religious leaders attempt to trap Jesus in His words or actions.<p><b>“Teacher,</b><br>The term "Teacher" (Rabbi) is a respectful address, acknowledging Jesus' role as a respected teacher of the law. Despite their ulterior motives, the scribes and Pharisees recognize Jesus' authority and influence among the people. This title is used throughout the Gospels by both followers and opponents, indicating Jesus' widespread reputation as a knowledgeable and authoritative figure in Jewish society.<p><b>this woman</b><br>The focus on "this woman" highlights the personal nature of the accusation. In the cultural context of first-century Judea, women were often marginalized, and their testimony was not always considered valid in legal matters. The emphasis on the woman alone, without mention of the man involved, reflects the societal norms and potential biases of the time.<p><b>was caught</b><br>The phrase "was caught" suggests an act witnessed directly, implying a legal basis for the accusation. In Jewish law, as outlined in <a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>, a matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. The accusers claim to have sufficient evidence to bring the charge before Jesus, seeking His judgment.<p><b>in the act of adultery.</b><br>Adultery was a serious offense under Mosaic Law, punishable by death according to <a href="/leviticus/20-10.htm">Leviticus 20:10</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/22-22.htm">Deuteronomy 22:22</a>. The law required both parties involved in the act to be punished, yet only the woman is presented here. This selective enforcement raises questions about the motives of the accusers and their adherence to the law. The situation also sets the stage for Jesus to demonstrate His wisdom and compassion, as He navigates the tension between justice and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching in the temple courts when the scribes and Pharisees bring the woman to Him. His response to the situation is pivotal.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_woman_caught_in_adultery.htm">The Woman Caught in Adultery</a></b><br>She is brought before Jesus by the scribes and Pharisees, accused of committing adultery. Her situation is used as a test for Jesus.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/scribes_and_pharisees.htm">Scribes and Pharisees</a></b><br>Religious leaders who bring the woman to Jesus, attempting to trap Him into making a statement they could use against Him. They are often depicted as legalistic and self-righteous.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_courts.htm">The Temple Courts</a></b><br>The setting of this event, a place of teaching and worship, which underscores the public nature of the accusation and the test.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/adultery.htm">Adultery</a></b><br>The act the woman is accused of, which according to Mosaic Law, was punishable by stoning. This highlights the tension between law and grace.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_sin_and_judgment.htm">The Nature of Sin and Judgment</a></b><br>This passage challenges us to consider our own sinfulness before judging others. Jesus' response to the accusers highlights the importance of self-reflection and humility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_and_mercy_over_legalism.htm">Grace and Mercy Over Legalism</a></b><br>Jesus demonstrates grace and mercy, contrasting with the legalistic approach of the Pharisees. This teaches us to prioritize compassion and forgiveness in our interactions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_as_teacher_and_savior.htm">The Role of Jesus as Teacher and Savior</a></b><br>Jesus is addressed as "Teacher," but His actions reveal His deeper role as Savior, offering redemption and a new path to those caught in sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/public_vs._private_sin.htm">Public vs. Private Sin</a></b><br>The public nature of the accusation contrasts with the private nature of sin, reminding us that God sees all and that our response should be one of grace, not public shaming.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus'_words.htm">The Power of Jesus' Words</a></b><br>Jesus' response to the situation demonstrates the power and authority of His words, encouraging us to seek His wisdom in our own lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_law_of_the_spirit_of_life.htm">What does 'Neither do I condemn you' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_john_8_3-5's_procedure.htm">John 8:3-5: Is there historical or legal evidence that supports the described procedure for dealing with adultery under Jewish law?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_john_7_53-8_11_missing_early.htm">John 7:53-8:11: Why is this passage missing in the earliest manuscripts, and how does that affect its authenticity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_samaritan_woman_unnamed.htm">Why is the Samaritan woman unnamed, leaving no external historical record to corroborate the event in John 4?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) The Cambridge MS. reads, "the priests say unto Him, tempting Him, that they might have to accuse Him," adding the word "priests," and placing here the first words of the sixth verse of the Received text.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Master</span> - Teacher - <span class="cmt_word">this woman has been taken committing adultery, in the very act.</span> <span class="greek">Ἐπαυτοφώρω</span> originally meant <span class="accented">in ipso furto</span>, "in the very theft;" afterwards more generally in the commission of this particular sin. The burning shame and bestial bluntness of the charge make no excuse or palliation possible. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/8-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[and] said,</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγουσιν</span> <span class="translit">(legousin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Teacher,</span><br /><span class="grk">Διδάσκαλε</span> <span class="translit">(Didaskale)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> </span><span class="str2">A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="grk">αὕτη</span> <span class="translit">(hautē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">woman</span><br /><span class="grk">γυνὴ</span> <span class="translit">(gynē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> </span><span class="str2">A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was caught</span><br /><span class="grk">κατείληπται</span> <span class="translit">(kateilēptai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2638.htm">Strong's 2638: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kata and lambano; to take eagerly, i.e. Seize, possess, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπ’</span> <span class="translit">(ep’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the act</span><br /><span class="grk">αυτοφώρῳ</span> <span class="translit">(autophōrō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1888.htm">Strong's 1888: </a> </span><span class="str2">In the very act. From epi and autos and a derivative of phor; in theft itself, i.e. in actual crime.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of adultery.</span><br /><span class="grk">μοιχευομένη</span> <span class="translit">(moicheuomenē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3431.htm">Strong's 3431: </a> </span><span class="str2">To commit adultery (of a man with a married woman, but also of a married man). 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