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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 />Again his Jewish opponents picked up stones to stone him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Once again the people picked up stones to kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The Jews picked up stones again to stone him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the Jews took up stones again, that they might stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the Jews took up stones again to stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Jews picked up stones again to stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The Jews picked up stones again to stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The Jews took up stones again to stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The Jews picked up stones again to stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Again the Jews picked up stones to stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again the Jews picked up rocks to stone him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again the Jews picked up rocks to stone Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The Jews took up stones again to stone him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Once again the people picked up stones in order to kill Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The Jews took up stones again to stone him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Jews had again brought some rocks to stone Jesus to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the people again picked up stones to throw at him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Again the Jewish leaders picked up stones to stone him to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Jewish leaders picked up rocks again to stone him to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the Jewish leaders took up stones again to stone him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Again the Jews brought stones with which to stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the Jews took up stones again to stone him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore, again, the Jews took up stones that they may stone Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the Jews took up stones again, that they might stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Therefore, again, did the Jews take up stones that they may stone him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then again lifted up the Jews stones that they might stone him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Jews then took up stones to stone him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, the Jews took up stones, in order to stone him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Jews again picked up rocks to stone him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Jews took up stones again to stone him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the Jews again took up stones to stone him.<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 the Judeans picked up stones again to stone him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Then the Jews took up stones again, to stone him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Again the Jews took up stones, that they might stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then the Jews again brought stones, in order to stone him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Again the Jews brought stones with which to stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />The Jews took up stones again to stone Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><i>But</i> Jesus said unto them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/10-31.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=3761" 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">30</span>I and the Father are one.” <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">At this,</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaioi (Adj-NMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">again</a> <a href="/greek/941.htm" title="941: Ebastasan (V-AIA-3P) -- Perhaps remotely derived from the base of basis; to lift, literally or figuratively.">picked up</a> <a href="/greek/3037.htm" title="3037: lithous (N-AMP) -- A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.">stones</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3034.htm" title="3034: lithasōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To stone, pelt with stones. From lithos; to lapidate.">stone</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">32</span>But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”…<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/5-18.htm">John 5:18</a></span><br />Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-30.htm">John 7:30</a></span><br />So they tried to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-8.htm">John 11:8</a></span><br />“Rabbi,” they replied, “the Jews just tried to stone You, and You are going back there?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-57.htm">Acts 7:57-58</a></span><br />At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him. / They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-39.htm">Matthew 21:39</a></span><br />So they seized him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-29.htm">Luke 4:29</a></span><br />They got up, drove Him out of the town, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw Him over the cliff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19</a></span><br />Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-31.htm">Acts 21:31</a></span><br />While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4</a></span><br />and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-6.htm">Mark 3:6</a></span><br />At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-7.htm">John 19:7</a></span><br />“We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-16.htm">Leviticus 24:16</a></span><br />Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death; the whole assembly must surely stone him, whether he is a foreign resident or native; if he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/15-35.htm">Numbers 15:35-36</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Moses, “The man must surely be put to death. The whole congregation is to stone him outside the camp.” / So the whole congregation took the man outside the camp and stoned him to death, as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/21-13.htm">1 Kings 21:13</a></span><br />And the two scoundrels came in and sat opposite Naboth, and these men testified against him before the people, saying, “Naboth has cursed both God and the king!” So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/5-18.htm">John 5:18</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a></b></br> Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/11-8.htm">John 11:8</a></b></br> <i>His</i> disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/10-24.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/8-59.htm">Picked</a> <a href="/john/8-59.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/john/8-59.htm">Stones</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/10-33.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/genesis/8-11.htm">Picked</a> <a href="/john/10-32.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">Stones</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>At this</b><br>This phrase refers to the immediate context of the preceding verses where Jesus declares, "I and the Father are one" (<a href="/john/10-30.htm">John 10:30</a>). This statement is a profound claim of unity with God, which the Jewish audience perceives as blasphemy. The context is crucial as it highlights the escalating tension between Jesus and the Jewish leaders, who are increasingly hostile to His teachings and claims.<p><b>the Jews</b><br>In the Gospel of John, "the Jews" often refers to the Jewish religious leaders and authorities rather than the Jewish people as a whole. These leaders are portrayed as being in opposition to Jesus throughout the Gospel. Their reaction is rooted in their understanding of the Law and their perception of Jesus' claims as a threat to their religious authority and traditions.<p><b>again picked up stones</b><br>The word "again" indicates that this is not the first time the Jewish leaders have attempted to stone Jesus. A previous instance is recorded in <a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a>, where they reacted similarly to Jesus' claim of divinity. Stoning was a prescribed method of execution for blasphemy according to Levitical law (<a href="/leviticus/24-16.htm">Leviticus 24:16</a>). This action reflects their belief that Jesus has committed blasphemy by equating Himself with God.<p><b>to stone Him</b><br>Stoning was a common form of capital punishment in ancient Jewish law for certain offenses, including blasphemy. The act of picking up stones signifies their intent to carry out this punishment immediately, without a formal trial. This reflects the severity of their reaction to Jesus' claim and their understanding of the law. Theologically, this moment foreshadows the ultimate rejection and crucifixion of Jesus, fulfilling the prophecies of the suffering Messiah (Isaiah 53).<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 and revealing His divine nature, which provokes a strong reaction from the Jewish leaders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a></b><br>Referring to the Jewish leaders and people who were present during Jesus' teaching. They are depicted as being in opposition to Jesus' claims about His identity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/stoning.htm">Stoning</a></b><br>An event that signifies the Jewish leaders' intent to execute Jesus for what they perceive as blasphemy. Stoning was a traditional Jewish method of capital punishment for blasphemy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the events occur in the context of Jesus' ministry in and around Jerusalem, a central place in Jewish religious life.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The broader context of <a href="/bsb/john/10.htm">John 10</a> includes Jesus teaching in the temple area, a significant place for Jewish worship and law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_divinity.htm">Understanding Jesus' Divinity</a></b><br>Jesus' claims about His identity were radical and challenged the religious leaders' understanding. Believers today must grapple with the full implications of Jesus being both fully God and fully man.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_opposition.htm">Responding to Opposition</a></b><br>Just as Jesus faced opposition, Christians today may encounter resistance when sharing their faith. It's important to respond with grace and truth, following Jesus' example.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a></b><br>The threat of stoning underscores the potential cost of following Jesus. Believers are called to be prepared for sacrifice and persecution for their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_the_law.htm">The Fulfillment of the Law</a></b><br>Jesus' life and teachings fulfill the Old Testament law, including the laws about blasphemy. Understanding this fulfillment helps believers appreciate the continuity and completion of God's plan through Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_proclamation.htm">Courage in Proclamation</a></b><br>Jesus' boldness in proclaiming His identity encourages believers to be courageous in sharing the gospel, even in the face of hostility.<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/is_jesus_the_incarnate_god.htm">Is Jesus the incarnate God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'we_are_one'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "I and the Father are one"?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_stance_on_stoning.htm">What is the Bible's stance on stoning?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_jesus_considered_equal_to_god.htm">Is Jesus considered equal to God?</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>(31) <span class= "bld">Then the Jews took up stones again.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">The Jews therefore</span> . . . Their action follows as an effect caused by His words. The word "again" reminds us that they had done this two months before, at the Feast of Tabernacles (8:59). The words for "took up" are not the same. There the sense is, "they lifted up stones," and we are told that Jesus hid Himself; here the meaning is, "they carried stones," there being none in the cloister where they were. During this process their first burst of anger expended itself, and our Lord further disarms it with a question.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 31-39.</span> - <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> <span class="accented">Resented and challenged</span>, <span class="accented">but vindicated by word and sign</span>. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - That the Jews supposed him to speak of an essential unity is obvious from what follows. <span class="cmt_word">The Jews (then</span><span class="cmt_word">) took up</span> - should rather be <span class="accented">carried</span> or <span class="accented">bore</span> in their hands - <span class="cmt_word">stones again</span>, huge pieces of marble lying around in the public works then proceeding. There is an increase of malice over and above what was involved in simply lifting stones from the pavement (cf. <a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a>), and the alteration of the word is another hint of the eye-witness. The word "again" reminds the reader that this was a second and more desperate attack upon the life of Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/10-31.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">At this,</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<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">Jews</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰουδαῖοι</span> <span class="translit">(Ioudaioi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">again</span><br /><span class="grk">πάλιν</span> <span class="translit">(palin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">picked up</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐβάστασαν</span> <span class="translit">(Ebastasan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_941.htm">Strong's 941: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps remotely derived from the base of basis; to lift, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stones</span><br /><span class="grk">λίθους</span> <span class="translit">(lithous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stone</span><br /><span class="grk">λιθάσωσιν</span> <span class="translit">(lithasōsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stone, pelt with stones. From lithos; to lapidate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτόν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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