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So if those people who received God’s message were called ‘gods,’ <a href="/esv/john/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and Scripture cannot be broken— <a href="/bsb/john/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken— <a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> If he called them gods to whom the word of God came, and the Scripture is not able to be broken, <a href="/kjv/john/10.htm">King James Bible</a> If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; <a href="/nkjv/john/10.htm">New King James Version</a> If He called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken), <a href="/nasb_/john/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be nullified), <a href="/nasb/john/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken), <a href="/nasb77/john/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken), <a href="/lsb/john/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken), <a href="/amp/john/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> If He called them gods, men to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be undone or annulled or broken), <a href="/csb/john/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If he called those to whom the word of God came ‘gods’—and the Scripture cannot be broken— <a href="/hcsb/john/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If He called those whom the word of God came to &#8216gods—and the Scripture cannot be broken— <a href="/asv/john/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came (and the scripture cannot be broken), <a href="/cev/john/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You can't argue with the Scriptures, and God spoke to those people and called them gods. <a href="/erv/john/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came (and the scripture cannot be broken), <a href="/gwt/john/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Scriptures cannot be discredited. So if God calls people gods (and they are the people to whom he gave the Scriptures), <a href="/gnt/john/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> We know that what the scripture says is true forever; and God called those people gods, the people to whom his message was given. <a href="/isv/john/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> If he called those to whom a message from God came 'gods' (and the Scripture cannot be disregarded), <a href="/msb/john/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If he called them gods to whom the word of God came?and the Scripture cannot be broken? <a href="/net/john/10.htm">NET Bible</a> If those people to whom the word of God came were called 'gods' (and the scripture cannot be broken), <a href="/nheb/john/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken), <a href="/wbt/john/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; <a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If those to whom God's word was addressed are called gods (and the Scripture cannot be annulled) <a href="/web/john/10.htm">World English Bible</a> If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture can’t be broken), <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> If He called them gods to whom the word of God came (and the Writing is not able to be broken), <a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> If he called them gods to whom the word of God came, and the Scripture is not able to be broken, <a href="/ylt/john/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> if them he did call gods unto whom the word of God came, (and the Writing is not able to be broken,) <a href="/slt/john/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came, and the writing cannot be loosed;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If he called them gods, to whom to word of God was spoken, and the scripture cannot be broken; <a href="/cpdv/john/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> If he called those to whom the word of God was given gods, and Scripture cannot be broken, <a href="/nabre/john/10.htm">New American Bible</a> If it calls them gods to whom the word of God came, and scripture cannot be set aside, <a href="/nrsvce/john/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If those to whom the word of God came were called ‘gods’—and the scripture cannot be annulled—<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> If he called them gods, because the word of God was with them, and the scripture cannot be broken; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “If he called those men gods because The Word of God was with them and the scripture cannot be destroyed”,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> If he called them gods, to whom the word of God was committed, (and the scripture can not be made void,) <a href="/godbey/john/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>If He called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture is not able to be broken),<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> If he called those gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; <a href="/mace/john/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> if the law stiles them Gods, who received the orders of God, and if the scripture is of any authortiy, <a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If those to whom God's word was addressed are called gods (and the Scripture cannot be annulled) <a href="/worrell/john/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>If He called them gods to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken),<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And<FR> if <Fr>it<FR> stiled them gods, to whom the word of God came, (and the scripture cannot be made void,)<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/10-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=3791" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/10.htm">The Unbelief of the Jews</a> …34Jesus replied, “Is it not written in your Law: ‘I have said you are gods’? 35<a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">he called</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinous (DPro-AMP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">them</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: theous (N-AMP) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">gods</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hous (RelPro-AMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logos (N-NMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">came—</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1124.htm" title="1124: graphē (N-NFS) -- (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.">Scripture</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynatai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">cannot</a> <a href="/greek/3089.htm" title="3089: lythēnai (V-ANP) -- A primary verb; to loosen.">be broken—</a> 36then what about the One whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world? How then can you accuse Me of blasphemy for stating that I am the Son of God?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/82-6.htm">Psalm 82:6</a> I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’ <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a> All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Matthew 5:18</a> For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. <a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">1 Peter 1:25</a> but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? <a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a> The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” <a href="/romans/3-2.htm">Romans 3:2</a> Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. <a href="/2_peter/1-20.htm">2 Peter 1:20-21</a> Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a> Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/luke/16-17.htm">Luke 16:17</a> But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law. <a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Galatians 3:8</a> The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” <a href="/acts/7-38.htm">Acts 7:38</a> He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;unto.<a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a> After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.<a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15,18-20</a> The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; … <a href="/1_samuel/14-36.htm">1 Samuel 14:36,37</a> And Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and spoil them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. And they said, Do whatsoever seemeth good unto thee. Then said the priest, Let us draw near hither unto God… the scripture.<a href="/john/12-38.htm">John 12:38,39</a> That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? … <a href="/john/19-28.htm">John 19:28,36,37</a> After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst… <a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Matthew 5:18</a> For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/10-29.htm">Able</a> <a href="/john/8-12.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-11.htm">Annulled</a> <a href="/john/7-23.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/john/10-34.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/john/9-31.htm">God's</a> <a href="/john/7-42.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/john/9-29.htm">Word</a> <a href="/john/8-8.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/john/7-38.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/11-37.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/romans/6-6.htm">Annulled</a> <a href="/john/19-31.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/acts/7-40.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/john/10-36.htm">God's</a> <a href="/john/12-14.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/john/11-3.htm">Word</a> <a href="/john/13-18.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/john/12-14.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">John 10</div>1. <a href="/john/10-1.htm">Jesus is the door, and the good shepherd.</a> 19. <a href="/john/10-19.htm">Diverse opinions of him.</a> 23. <a href="/john/10-23.htm">He proves by his works that he is Jesus the Son of God;</a> 31. <a href="/john/10-31.htm">escapes the Jews;</a> 39. <a href="/john/10-39.htm">and goes again beyond Jordan, where many believe on him.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>If he called them gods In this phrase, Jesus refers to <a href="/psalms/82-6.htm">Psalm 82:6</a>, where the term "gods" is used to describe human judges or leaders in Israel. This usage highlights the authority and responsibility given to them by God. The term "gods" here is not implying divinity but rather a role of significant authority. This reflects the cultural understanding of the time, where leaders were seen as representatives of divine justice. The use of "gods" underscores the seriousness of their role in executing God's law.to whom the word of God came This phrase emphasizes that these leaders received their authority through the divine revelation of God's word. The "word of God" here refers to the law and commandments given to Israel, which were meant to guide the leaders in their judgments. This highlights the historical context of Israel as a theocratic society, where civil and religious laws were intertwined. The phrase also connects to the broader biblical theme of God communicating His will through chosen individuals, as seen with prophets and leaders throughout the Old Testament.and the Scripture cannot be broken This statement affirms the inerrancy and authority of Scripture. It reflects the belief that God's word is unchangeable and must be fulfilled. This principle is consistent throughout the Bible, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a>, which speaks of God's word accomplishing its purpose. The phrase underscores the reliability of Scripture, a foundational belief in Christian doctrine. It also serves as a reminder of the continuity and consistency of God's revelation from the Old Testament to the New Testament, reinforcing the idea that Jesus' teachings are in harmony with the Scriptures.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker in this passage, addressing the Jewish leaders and defending His claim of being the Son of God. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_leaders.htm">Jewish Leaders</a> The audience to whom Jesus is speaking, who are challenging His claims and authority. 3. <a href="/topical/s/scripture.htm">Scripture</a> Refers to the Old Testament, which Jesus cites to support His argument. 4. <a href="/topical/p/psalm_82.htm">Psalm 82</a> The Old Testament passage Jesus references, where human judges are called "gods" because they were given authority by God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_god.htm">The Word of God</a> The divine message and revelation given to humanity, which is central to Jesus' argument.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_scripture.htm">The Authority of Scripture</a> Jesus affirms the unbreakable nature of Scripture, emphasizing its divine authority and reliability. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_divine_authority.htm">Understanding Divine Authority</a> The term "gods" in <a href="/bsb/psalms/82.htm">Psalm 82</a> highlights the responsibility and authority given to human judges, reminding us of the weight of leadership and accountability before God. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_divine_identity.htm">Jesus' Divine Identity</a> By using Scripture to defend His claim, Jesus demonstrates His deep understanding and fulfillment of the Old Testament, affirming His identity as the Son of God. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Power of God's Word</a> The passage encourages believers to trust in the power and truth of God's Word, which remains unbroken and relevant across time. <a href="/topical/e/engaging_with_scripture.htm">Engaging with Scripture</a> Believers are called to engage deeply with Scripture, understanding its context and applying its truths to their lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 10</a> <a href="/q/how_is_christianity_true_if_it_changes.htm">How can Christianity be true if it has changed and adapted its teachings over time (e.g., Catholicism, Protestantism, theological shifts)?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_historical_figure_voltaire.htm">Who was the historical figure Voltaire?</a> <a href="/q/why_exclude_some_books_from_the_bible.htm">Why were certain books excluded from the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/which_study_bible_is_recommended.htm">Which study Bible is recommended?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(35) If he called them gods.--The argument is another example of Hillel's famous First Canon of Interpretation--that the greater may be inferred from the less. The pronoun "he" (He) refers probably to God (see Note on <a href="/john/10-34.htm" title="Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, You are gods?">John 10:34</a>), or the rendering may be "it," as referring to "law"--i.e., the Psalm.Unto whom the word of God came--i.e., the word declaring "Ye are gods," and pointing back to the time indicated by "I said," when each one was set apart to be a representative of God, and in that he had His authority to bear also His name.The scripture cannot be broken.--More literally, cannot be loosened. Comp. Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/5-18.htm" title="For truly I say to you, Till heaven and earth pass, one stroke or one pronunciation mark shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.">Matthew 5:18-19</a>, and for the word rendered "broken" see also in this Gospel <a href="/john/5-18.htm" title="Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.">John 5:18</a>; <a href="/john/7-23.htm" title="If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are you angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day?">John 7:23</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 35. - If he (the Holy Spirit, or the Holy Lawgiver, the subject is left indefinite) called them gods (elohim), to whom the Word of God came - the personal "Word" need not be excluded here; the "Word of God" was the Divine agency by which prophets spoke and psalmists sang - and the Scripture (γραφή is singular, and has reference, not to all the γραφαί, but to this one word) cannot he broken; loosed, destroyed. A fine testimony to the confidence which our Lord exercised in the Holy Scripture. He was accustomed to educe principles of life from its inward structure, from its concealed framework, from its underlying verities. The very method adopted by Jesus on this occasion revealed the fact that both he and his biographer were born Jews. These tyrannical judges were "to die like men," yet, since "the Word of God came to them," there was a sense in which even they, without blasphemous assumptions, might receive the title of elohim. <a href="/commentaries/john/10-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>If εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. he called εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them ἐκείνους (ekeinous) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. gods θεοὺς (theous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. whom οὓς (hous) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. came— ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Scripture γραφή (graphē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ. cannot δύναται (dynatai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. be broken— λυθῆναι (lythēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_3089.htm">Strong's 3089: </a> A primary verb; to 'loosen'. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/10-35.htm">NT Gospels: John 10:35 If he called them gods to whom (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/10-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 10:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 10:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/10-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 10:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 10:36" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>