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Will the Messiah come from Galilee? <a href="/esv/john/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Is the Christ to come from Galilee? <a href="/bsb/john/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Others declared, “This is the Christ.” But still others asked, “How can the Christ come from Galilee? <a href="/blb/john/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Others were saying, "This is the Christ." But others were saying, "Surely the Christ does not come out of Galilee? <a href="/kjv/john/7.htm">King James Bible</a> Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee? <a href="/nkjv/john/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Will the Christ come out of Galilee? <a href="/nasb_/john/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Others were saying, “This is the Christ.” But others were saying, “Surely the Christ is not coming from Galilee, is He? <a href="/nasb/john/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Others were saying, &#8220This is the Christ.&#8221 Still others were saying, &#8220Surely the Christ is not going to come from Galilee, is He? <a href="/nasb77/john/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Others were saying, “This is the Christ.” Still others were saying, “Surely the Christ is not going to come from Galilee, is He? <a href="/lsb/john/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Others were saying, “This is the Christ.” Still others were saying, “No, for is the Christ going to come from Galilee? <a href="/amp/john/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Others said, “This is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)!” But others said, “Surely the Christ is not going to come out of Galilee, is He? <a href="/csb/john/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Others said, “This is the Messiah.” But some said, “Surely the Messiah doesn’t come from Galilee, does he? <a href="/hcsb/john/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Others said, &#8220This is the Messiah!&#8221 But some said, &#8220Surely the Messiah doesn&#8217t come from Galilee, does He? <a href="/asv/john/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, What, doth the Christ come out of Galilee? <a href="/cev/john/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Others said, "He is the Messiah!" Others even said, "Can the Messiah come from Galilee? <a href="/erv/john/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, What, doth the Christ come out of Galilee? <a href="/gwt/john/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Other people said, "This man is the Messiah." Still other people asked, "How can the Messiah come from Galilee? <a href="/gnt/john/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Others said, "He is the Messiah!" But others said, "The Messiah will not come from Galilee! <a href="/isv/john/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> while others were saying, "This is the Messiah!" But some were saying, "The Messiah doesn't come from Galilee, does he? <a href="/msb/john/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Others declared, ?This is the Christ.? But still others asked, ?How can the Christ come from Galilee? <a href="/net/john/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Others said, "This is the Christ!" But still others said, "No, for the Christ doesn't come from Galilee, does he? <a href="/nheb/john/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Others said, "This is the Christ." But some said, "What, does the Christ come out of Galilee? <a href="/wbt/john/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Will Christ come out of Galilee? <a href="/wey/john/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Others said, "He is the Christ." But others again, "Not so, for is the Christ to come from Galilee? <a href="/web/john/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “What, does the Christ come out of Galilee? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> others said, “This is the Christ”; and others said, “Why, does the Christ come out of Galilee? <a href="/blb/john/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Others were saying, "This is the Christ." But others were saying, "Surely the Christ does not come out of Galilee? <a href="/ylt/john/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> others said, 'This is the Christ;' and others said, 'Why, out of Galilee doth the Christ come? <a href="/slt/john/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Others said, This is Christ: and others said, Yet Christ comes not out of Galilee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Others said: This is the Christ. But some said: Doth the Christ come out of Galilee? <a href="/cpdv/john/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Others were saying, “He is the Christ.” Yet certain ones were saying: “Does the Christ come from Galilee? <a href="/nabre/john/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Others said, “This is the Messiah.” But others said, “The Messiah will not come from Galilee, will he? <a href="/nrsvce/john/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Others said, “This is the Messiah.” But some asked, “Surely the Messiah does not come from Galilee, does he?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Others were saying, He is the Christ; but others said, Is it possible that Christ should come from Galilee? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Others were saying, “This One is The Messiah.” Others were saying, “Can The Messiah come from Galilee?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Others said: This is the Christ. But others said: Does the Christ come out of Galilee? <a href="/godbey/john/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> others were saying, He is the Christ; others were saying, For whether does Christ come out of Galilee? <a href="/haweis/john/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Others said, He is the Messiah. But others said, No: for cometh the Messiah out of Galilee? <a href="/mace/john/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> some said, this is the Messias, but said others, shall the Messias come out of Galilee? <a href="/wey/john/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Others said, "He is the Christ." But others again, "Not so, for is the Christ to come from Galilee? <a href="/worrell/john/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> others said, "This is the Christ;" but some said, "What? doth the Christ come out of Nazareth?" <a href="/worsley/john/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Others said, This is the Messiah. But some said, Shall the Messiah come out of Galilee? <a href="/parallel/john/7-41.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=2609" 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/7.htm">Division Regarding Jesus</a> 40On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.” 41<a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: Alloi (Adj-NMP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">Others</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">declared,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">“This</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</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/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">still others</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">asked,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">“How can</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/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To come, go. ">come</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1056.htm" title="1056: Galilaias (N-GFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine.">Galilee?</a> 42Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”…<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="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45-46</a> Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. <a href="/matthew/2-4.htm">Matthew 2:4-6</a> And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. / “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: / ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’” <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/john/4-25.htm">John 4:25-26</a> The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When He comes, He will explain everything to us.” / Jesus answered, “I who speak to you am He.” <a href="/john/6-14.htm">John 6:14</a> When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” <a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-21</a> And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” <a href="/john/7-52.htm">John 7:52</a> “Aren’t you also from Galilee?” they replied. “Look into it, and you will see that no prophet comes out of Galilee.” <a href="/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11</a> The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” <a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4-7</a> So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. / He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. / While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. ... <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a> Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a> The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. <a href="/john/12-34.htm">John 12:34</a> The crowd replied, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ will remain forever. So how can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?This is.<a href="/john/7-31.htm">John 7:31</a> And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?<a href="/john/1-41.htm">John 1:41,49</a> He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ… <a href="/john/4-25.htm">John 4:25,29,42</a> The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things… Shall.<a href="/john/7-52.htm">John 7:52</a> They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.<a href="/john/1-46.htm">John 1:46</a> And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/7-31.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/john/7-9.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/john/7-12.htm">Others</a> <a href="/john/7-40.htm">Surely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/7-42.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/john/7-52.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/john/7-47.htm">Others</a> <a href="/john/8-22.htm">Surely</a><div class="vheading2">John 7</div>1. <a href="/john/7-1.htm">Jesus reproves the ambition and boldness of his kinsmen;</a> 10. <a href="/john/7-10.htm">goes up from Galilee to the feast of tabernacles;</a> 14. <a href="/john/7-14.htm">teaches in the temple.</a> 40. <a href="/john/7-40.htm">Various opinions of him among the people.</a> 45. <a href="/john/7-45.htm">The Pharisees are angry that their officers took him not, </a> 50. <a href="/john/7-50.htm">and chide with Nicodemus for taking his side.</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/7.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/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Others declared, “This is the Christ.” This phrase reflects the division among the people regarding Jesus' identity. The term "Christ" is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Messiah," meaning "Anointed One." In the Jewish context, the Messiah was expected to be a deliverer and king, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> and <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>. The declaration by some that Jesus is the Christ indicates their belief that He fulfills these messianic prophecies. This belief is supported by Jesus' teachings, miracles, and authority, which align with the expectations of the Messiah as a spiritual and, for some, a political leader.But still others asked, “How can the Christ come from Galilee?” This question highlights the skepticism and misunderstanding about Jesus' origins. Galilee was a region in northern Israel, often looked down upon by Judeans for its mixed population and distance from the religious center of Jerusalem. The question reflects a common belief that the Messiah would come from Bethlehem, as prophesied in <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>, which states that the ruler of Israel would come from Bethlehem, the city of David. This skepticism is rooted in a lack of knowledge about Jesus' birth in Bethlehem (<a href="/matthew/2.htm">Matthew 2:1</a>) and His Davidic lineage (<a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4</a>). The question also underscores the theme of Jesus being a stumbling block to those who rely solely on human understanding and preconceived notions, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-23.htm">1 Corinthians 1:23</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure in the passage, whose identity as the Messiah is being debated. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A diverse group of people in Jerusalem during the Feast of Tabernacles, expressing differing opinions about Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a> A region in northern Israel, known for being less prestigious than Judea, and the place where Jesus grew up. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_feast_of_tabernacles.htm">The Feast of Tabernacles</a> A Jewish festival during which this debate takes place, highlighting the significance of Jesus' presence in Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_messiah.htm">The Messiah (Christ)</a> The anointed one expected by the Jews, whose origins and identity are being questioned.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_prophecy.htm">Understanding Prophecy</a> Recognize the importance of knowing the full context of biblical prophecies to avoid misunderstandings about Jesus' identity. <a href="/topical/j/judging_by_appearances.htm">Judging by Appearances</a> Be cautious of making judgments based on preconceived notions or external appearances, as the crowd did with Jesus' Galilean origin. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_truth.htm">Seeking Truth</a> Encourage a diligent search for truth, as the crowd's debate shows the necessity of seeking deeper understanding of Jesus' life and mission. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> Acknowledge that differing opinions exist within the body of believers, and strive for unity by focusing on the core truths of the faith. <a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection.htm">Personal Reflection</a> Reflect on personal biases that may hinder recognizing God's work in unexpected places or people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 7</a> <a href="/q/why_question_messiah's_galilee_origin.htm">John 7:41–42 – Why do some question the Messiah’s origin in Galilee if Scripture says the Messiah must come from Bethlehem? </a> <a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_place_of_residence.htm">What was Jesus' place of residence?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_peter_learn_jesus_is_the_christ.htm">How did Simon Peter find out that Jesus was the Christ? By a revelation from heaven (Matthew 16:17) His brother Andrew told him (John 1:41)</a> <a href="/q/where_did_jesus_first_appear.htm">Where did Jesus first appear to the disciples? (Matthew 28:16-17 vs. Luke 24:33-36)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(41) Others said this is the Christ.--The Messiah is distinguished from the Prophet in the words of the multitude there, as in the question of the legates of the Sanhedrin, <a href="/context/john/1-20.htm" title="And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.">John 1:20-21</a>.Shall Christ come out of Galilee?--The answer "No" is expected, and the tense is present--Surely the Messiah cometh not out of Galilee?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 41. - Others said, This is the Christ. These must have pressed the argument further. The Lord must have seemed to them to combine the yet more explicit signs, not only of the Prophet that should come into the world, but of the anointed King and Priest - the Christ of their current expectation. But some said, Both the Christ come out of Galilee? Here criticism was at once at work upon obvious appearances, but misunderstood facts. Was he not called "Jesus of Nazareth"? His life had been spent there, his ministry in the main restricted to the northern province. These questions give a vivid scene and portray a great emotion. The people are resting on the letter of prophecy (<a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>), where the Messiah, as understood by their own teachers (see <a href="/matthew/2-5.htm">Matthew 2:5</a>), was to proceed from Bethlehem; but they overlook the remarkable prediction in <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a>, where Galilee is spoken of as the scene of extraordinary illumination. <a href="/commentaries/john/7-41.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Others Ἄλλοι (Alloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. declared, ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “This Οὗτός (Houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. 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. Christ.” Χριστός (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. still others Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. asked, ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “[How can] γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. 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. Christ Χριστὸς (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. come ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. Galilee? Γαλιλαίας (Galilaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1056.htm">Strong's 1056: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/7-41.htm">John 7:41 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/7-41.htm">John 7:41 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/7-41.htm">John 7:41 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/7-41.htm">John 7:41 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/7-41.htm">John 7:41 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/7-41.htm">John 7:41 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/7-41.htm">John 7:41 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/7-41.htm">John 7:41 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/7-41.htm">John 7:41 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/7-41.htm">John 7:41 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/7-41.htm">NT Gospels: John 7:41 Others said This is the Christ (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/7-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 7:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 7:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/7-42.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 7:42"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 7:42" /></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>