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href="/bsb/john/10.htm" 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/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon&#8217s Colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He was in the Temple, walking through the section known as Solomon’s Colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the temple in the porch of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple <i>area,</i> in the portico of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the Portico of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple [area] in Solomon’s portico.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon’s Colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus was walking in the temple complex in Solomon&#8217s Colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />it was winter; and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon's porch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />One day he was walking in the part of the temple known as Solomon's Porch, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon's porch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jesus was walking on Solomon's porch in the temple courtyard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus was walking in Solomon's Porch in the Temple, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking around in the Temple inside the open porch of Solomon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon?s Colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple area in Solomon's Portico.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon's porch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the Temple in Solomon's Portico,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the porch of Solomon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the temple in the porch of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the porch of Solomon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon's porch. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the Portico of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon’s porch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And Yeshua was walking in The Temple on the porch of Solomon.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon's porch.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon's porch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon?s portico.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />as Jesus therefore was walking in the temple in Solomon's portico,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the Temple in Solomon's Portico,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon's porch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus was walking about the temple, in Solomon's portico.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/10-23.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=3708" 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/10.htm">The Unbelief of the Jews</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22</span>At that time the Feast of Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: periepatei (V-IIA-3S) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">was walking</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- 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/2411.htm" title="2411: hierō (N-DNS) -- Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple.">temple courts</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></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/4672.htm" title="4672: Solomōnos (N-GMS) -- Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David.">Solomon’s</a> <a href="/greek/4745.htm" title="4745: stoa (N-DFS) -- A colonnade, portico. Probably from histemi; a colonnade or interior piazza.">Colonnade.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">24</span>So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”…<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="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a></span><br />At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-14.htm">John 7:14</a></span><br />About halfway through the feast, Jesus went up to the temple courts and began to teach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/2-13.htm">John 2:13-14</a></span><br />When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. / In the temple courts He found men selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers seated at their tables.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-1.htm">John 5:1</a></span><br />Some time later there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37</a></span><br />On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-20.htm">John 18:20</a></span><br />“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-11.htm">Acts 3:11</a></span><br />While the man clung to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and ran to them in the walkway called Solomon’s Colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Acts 5:12</a></span><br />The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-53.htm">Luke 22:53</a></span><br />Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on Me. But this hour belongs to you and to the power of darkness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Matthew 26:55</a></span><br />At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-49.htm">Mark 14:49</a></span><br />Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-3.htm">1 Kings 6:3</a></span><br />The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">1 Kings 7:12</a></span><br />The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-7.htm">2 Chronicles 29:7</a></span><br />They also shut the doors of the portico and extinguished the lamps. They did not burn incense or present burnt offerings in the Holy Place of the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-9.htm">2 Chronicles 4:9</a></span><br />He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.</p><p class="hdg">in Solomon's.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/3-11.htm">Acts 3:11</a></b></br> And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Acts 5:12</a></b></br> And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/8-20.htm">Area</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">Colonnade</a> <a href="/john/6-10.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/john/10-7.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/16-20.htm">Porch</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-8.htm">Portico</a> <a href="/luke/12-27.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/john/10-22.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/john/7-1.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/john/8-12.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/john/10-16.htm">Way</a> <a href="/john/10-22.htm">Winter</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/11-56.htm">Area</a> <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Colonnade</a> <a href="/acts/3-11.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/john/10-25.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/3-11.htm">Porch</a> <a href="/acts/3-11.htm">Portico</a> <a href="/acts/3-11.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/acts/3-11.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/john/11-56.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/john/11-20.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Winter</a><div class="vheading2">John 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/10-1.htm">Jesus is the door, and the good shepherd.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/10-19.htm">Diverse opinions of him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/10-23.htm">He proves by his works that he is Jesus the Son of God;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/10-31.htm">escapes the Jews;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/10-39.htm">and goes again beyond Jordan, where many believe on 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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>and Jesus was walking</b><br>This phrase indicates a deliberate action by Jesus, suggesting His active engagement with the people and the religious leaders. Walking implies movement and presence, highlighting Jesus' accessibility and willingness to teach and interact with those around Him. This action is consistent with His ministry, where He often traveled to various locations to preach and perform miracles.<p><b>in the temple courts</b><br>The temple courts refer to the outer areas of the Temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship and gathering for the Jewish people. This location is significant as it was a place where religious teaching and discussions often occurred. The temple courts were accessible to all, including Gentiles, making it a strategic location for Jesus to reach a diverse audience. The setting underscores the importance of the Temple in Jewish life and worship, and Jesus' presence there emphasizes His role as a teacher and His connection to Jewish tradition.<p><b>in Solomon’s Colonnade</b><br>Solomon's Colonnade, also known as Solomon's Porch, was a covered walkway on the eastern side of the Temple complex. It was named after King Solomon, who built the first Temple. This area was known for its grandeur and was a common place for teaching and gathering. The mention of Solomon's Colonnade connects Jesus to the wisdom and legacy of Solomon, a revered figure in Jewish history. It also serves as a backdrop for Jesus' teachings, linking Him to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the continuation of God's covenant with Israel. Solomon's Colonnade is later mentioned in Acts as a place where the early church gathered, indicating its ongoing significance in the early Christian community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is teaching and performing miracles throughout His ministry.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_courts.htm">Temple Courts</a></b><br>The outer courts of the Temple in Jerusalem, a place where teaching and discussions often took place. It was accessible to both Jews and Gentiles.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon's_colonnade.htm">Solomon’s Colonnade</a></b><br>A covered porch or portico on the eastern side of the Temple, named after King Solomon. It was a common gathering place for teaching and public discourse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_place_in_worship_and_teaching.htm">The Importance of Place in Worship and Teaching</a></b><br>The Temple courts, and specifically Solomon’s Colonnade, were significant locations for teaching and gathering. This highlights the importance of having dedicated spaces for worship and learning in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_accessibility_and_public_ministry.htm">Jesus’ Accessibility and Public Ministry</a></b><br>Jesus chose to teach in a public and accessible place, demonstrating His desire to reach all people. We should strive to make our faith and teachings accessible to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_work.htm">Continuity of God’s Work</a></b><br>The use of Solomon’s Colonnade in both Jesus’ and the apostles’ ministries shows the continuity of God’s work through different times and people. We are part of a larger account and should seek to continue God’s work in our own contexts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_tradition_and_history_in_faith.htm">The Role of Tradition and History in Faith</a></b><br>The historical significance of Solomon’s Colonnade reminds us of the value of tradition and history in our faith. We should respect and learn from the past while engaging with the present.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_solomon's_porch.htm">What was Solomon's Porch?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_feast_of_dedication.htm">What is the Feast of Dedication?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reliable_is_luke_20_1-8.htm">Luke 20:1–8: How historically reliable is the account of Jesus questioning the religious leaders when there is limited external confirmation of this exchange?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_'forever'_reconciled_with_the_temple's_destruction.htm">(2 Chronicles 7:16) How do we reconcile God's statement that His Name would dwell in the temple 'forever' with the destruction of that temple in subsequent history?</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>(23) <span class= "bld">And Jesus walked in the temple . . .</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">and Jesus was walking.</span> The scene is remembered and pictured as it took place.<p><span class= "bld">In Solomon's porch.</span>--The place is mentioned again in <a href="/acts/3-11.htm" title="And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.">Acts 3:11</a>; <a href="/acts/5-12.htm" title="And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders worked among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.">Acts 5:12</a>. It was rather a cloister <span class= "ital">or</span> arcade than what we usually call a porch. It is said to have been on the east of the Temple, and to have been a relic of the original building which had survived all destructions and restorations, and had brought down its founder's name from its founder's time. (Comp. Jos. <span class= "ital">Ant. xx.</span> 9, ? 7.) It does not seem clear, however, that Josephus calls anything more than the eastern wall by the name of Solomon, and he calls the cloister above it simply the "Eastern cloister." It is more likely that the true position of "Solomon's porch" is to be found in one of the subterranean structures which existed in the time of our Lord, and exist now as they did in the time of Solomon. Caspari would identify the corridor under <span class= "ital">El-Aksa</span> with "Solomon's porch," and thus connect the place where our Lord walked at this feast with the Holy Church of Zion, and the place of the outpouring of the Holy Ghost. (<span class= "ital">Chron. and Geogr., Introd.,</span> Append. ? 22; Eng. Trans., pp. 297-9. Comp. Note on refs. in Acts.) The place as mentioned here is another instance of the writer's remembrance of topographical details connected with the Temple. (Comp. <a href="/john/8-20.htm" title="These words spoke Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.">John 8:20</a>.) The fact that it was winter, and the fact that He was walking in this covered cloister or crypt, explain each other.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.</span> He walked in <span class="accented">Solomon's portico -</span> that part of the temple of Herod which the apostles afterwards adopted as the scene of some of their most explicit assertions of the gospel (<a href="/acts/3-11.htm">Acts 3:11</a>; <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Acts 5:12</a>). It was associated with the grandest events in their national history; for it was reared on the substructions of Solomon's temple, which even to the present day are intact (Robinson's 'Palestine,' 1:289; Palestine Exploration Society's Reports; 'Recovery of Jerusalem,' frontispiece, pp. 17, 226, 309-319). The Lord walked there because it was winter, and wintry weather. This reveals a little touch of the hand of an eye-witness. We need not ask for any more transcendental explanation. The note of time, moreover, implies that two months had elapsed since the Feast of Tabernacles. Wieseler calculates that the Feast of Tabernacles closed on October 19, and the Feast of Dedication began on December 20, and, if so, time is left for a portion of the Galilaean ministry cited in <a href="/luke/10.htm">Luke 10</a>. - 13. <a href="/ezra/10-9.htm">Ezra 10:9-13</a> shows that the time referred to was after a period of heavy rain, and may account for Jesus walking in the shelter of the portico. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/10-23.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</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was walking</span><br /><span class="grk">περιεπάτει</span> <span class="translit">(periepatei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">temple courts</span><br /><span class="grk">ἱερῷ</span> <span class="translit">(hierō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2411.htm">Strong's 2411: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Solomon’s</span><br /><span class="grk">Σολομῶνος</span> <span class="translit">(Solomōnos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Colonnade.</span><br /><span class="grk">στοᾷ</span> <span class="translit">(stoa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4745.htm">Strong's 4745: </a> </span><span class="str2">A colonnade, portico. 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