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John 10:20 Many of them said, "He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?"
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Why listen to him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Some said, “He’s demon possessed and out of his mind. Why listen to a man like that?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Many of them said, “He has a demon, and is insane; why listen to him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And many of them were saying, "He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to Him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And many of them said, “He has a demon and is mad. Why do you listen to Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many of them were saying, “He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Many of them were saying, “He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And many of them were saying, “He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And many of them were saying, “He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Many of them said, “He has a demon and He is mad [insane—He raves and rambles]. Why listen to Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many of them were saying, “He has a demon and he’s crazy. Why do you listen to him? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many of them were saying, “He has a demon and He’s crazy! Why do you listen to Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And many of them said, He hath a demon, and is mad; why hear ye him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Many of them said, "He has a demon in him! He is crazy! Why listen to him?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Many of them said, "He's possessed by a demon! He's crazy! Why do you listen to him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Many of them were saying, "He has a demon! He is crazy! Why do you listen to him?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Many of them were saying, "He has a demon and is insane. Why bother listening to him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many of them said, ?He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Many of them were saying, "He is possessed by a demon and has lost his mind! Why do you listen to him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Many of them said, "He has a demon, and is insane. Why do you listen to him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And many of them said, He hath a demon, and is insane; why hear ye him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Many of them said, "He is possessed by a demon and is mad. Why do you listen to him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane! Why do you listen to him?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and many of them said, “He has a demon, and is mad, why do you hear Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And many of them were saying, "He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to Him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and many of them said, 'He hath a demon, and is mad, why do ye hear him?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And many of them said, He has a demon, and is frenzied; why hear ye him?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And many of them said: He hath a devil, and is mad: why hear you him? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then many of them were saying: “He has a demon or he is insane. Why do you listen him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Many of them said, “He is possessed and out of his mind; why listen to him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Many of them were saying, “He has a demon and is out of his mind. Why listen to him?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And many of them said, He is insane and rambles; why do you listen to 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 many among them were saying, “There is a demon in him and he is raving mad, why are you listening to him?”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And many of them said: He has a demon, and is mad; why do you hear him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then many of them were saying, He has a demon, and is gone mad; why do you hear Him? Others were saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hearken to him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for many of them said, he is possess'd with a demon, and is mad; why do you mind him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Many of them said, "He is possessed by a demon and is mad. Why do you listen to him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And many of them said, "He hath a demon, and is mad; why do ye hear Him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And many of them said, He is a demoniac, and is mad; why do ye hear Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/10-20.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=3687" 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">Jesus the Good Shepherd</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>Again there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">Many</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">“He is</a> <a href="/greek/1140.htm" title="1140: Daimonion (N-ANS) -- An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.">demon-possessed</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3105.htm" title="3105: mainetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To be raving mad, speak as a madman. Middle voice from a primary mao; to rave as a maniac.">insane.</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">Why</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouete (V-PIA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">would you listen to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- 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">21</span>But others replied, “These are not the words of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”…<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="/mark/3-21.htm">Mark 3:21</a></span><br />When His family heard about this, they went out to take custody of Him, saying, “He is out of His mind.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-20.htm">John 7:20</a></span><br />“You have a demon,” the crowd replied. “Who is trying to kill You?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-48.htm">John 8:48-52</a></span><br />The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?” / “I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. / I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Matthew 12:24</a></span><br />But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Luke 11:15</a></span><br />but some of them said, “It is by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons, that He drives out demons.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Acts 26:24</a></span><br />At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-23.htm">1 Corinthians 1:23</a></span><br />but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-14.htm">1 Corinthians 2:14</a></span><br />The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-13.htm">2 Corinthians 5:13</a></span><br />If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-13.htm">Acts 2:13</a></span><br />But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-34.htm">Matthew 9:34</a></span><br />But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that He drives out demons.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Luke 7:33</a></span><br />For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-25</a></span><br />If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6-8</a></span><br />But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And many of them said, He has a devil, and is mad; why hear you him?</p><p class="hdg">He hath.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/7-20.htm">John 7:20</a></b></br> The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/8-48.htm">John 8:48,52</a></b></br> Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/9-34.htm">Matthew 9:34</a></b></br> But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.</p><p class="hdg">why.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/7-46.htm">John 7:46-52</a></b></br> The officers answered, Never man spake like this man… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/8-47.htm">John 8:47</a></b></br> He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear <i>them</i> not, because ye are not of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/9-28.htm">John 9:28,29</a></b></br> Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/8-52.htm">Demon</a> <a href="/john/8-52.htm">Demon-Possessed</a> <a href="/john/8-52.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/john/10-16.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/john/8-52.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/john/10-16.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/mark/3-21.htm">Insane</a> <a href="/hosea/9-7.htm">Mad</a> <a href="/john/6-6.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/john/8-52.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-10.htm">Raving</a> <a href="/john/8-52.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/10-21.htm">Demon</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Demon-Possessed</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/john/10-27.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/john/10-27.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/12-15.htm">Insane</a> <a href="/acts/12-15.htm">Mad</a> <a href="/john/13-22.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Raving</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Spirit</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'; 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The context is the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, where Jesus was teaching. The "many" refers to a significant portion of the Jewish leaders and possibly some of the crowd. This division is a recurring theme in the Gospel of John, highlighting the varied responses to Jesus' ministry.<p><b>He is demon-possessed</b><br>Accusations of demon possession were not uncommon in the ancient world, especially when someone exhibited behavior or teachings that were considered radical or threatening to the established order. In the Gospels, Jesus is accused multiple times of being under demonic influence (e.g., <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Matthew 12:24</a>, <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Mark 3:22</a>). This reflects the spiritual blindness and hardness of heart of those who opposed Him, unable to recognize His divine authority and power.<p><b>and insane</b><br>The charge of insanity suggests that Jesus' teachings and claims were perceived as irrational or beyond comprehension. In the cultural context, mental illness was often misunderstood and stigmatized. The accusation of insanity also serves to discredit Jesus' message, as it implies that His words should not be taken seriously. This reflects the tension between human understanding and divine revelation.<p><b>Why would you listen to Him?</b><br>This rhetorical question is meant to dissuade others from following Jesus. It reflects the leaders' fear of losing influence and control over the people. The question also underscores the challenge of faith, as listening to Jesus requires discernment and openness to the truth He reveals. This echoes the broader theme in John of hearing and recognizing the voice of the Good Shepherd (<a href="/john/10-3.htm">John 10:3-4, 27</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>Central figure in the Gospel of John, whose teachings and miracles are the subject of debate and division among the people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a></b><br>Refers to the Jewish leaders and people who were divided in their opinion about Jesus, some accusing Him of being demon-possessed.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events take place, a significant location for Jewish religious life and the backdrop for much of Jesus' ministry.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/feast_of_dedication.htm">Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah)</a></b><br>The context in which this discussion occurs, a time when many Jews gathered in Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/demon-possession.htm">Demon-possession</a></b><br>A term used by some of the Jews to describe Jesus, reflecting their misunderstanding and rejection of His divine nature.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/m/misunderstanding_of_jesus'_identity.htm">Misunderstanding of Jesus' Identity</a></b><br>Many people, even today, misunderstand who Jesus is. It's crucial to seek a true understanding of His nature and mission through Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_blindness.htm">Spiritual Blindness</a></b><br>The accusations against Jesus reflect a spiritual blindness that can affect anyone. We must pray for discernment and openness to the truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_following_jesus.htm">The Cost of Following Jesus</a></b><br>Being associated with Jesus may lead to misunderstanding and ridicule. Believers should be prepared to face opposition for their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_divisive_nature_of_truth.htm">The Divisive Nature of Truth</a></b><br>Jesus' teachings often cause division. We must be prepared to stand firm in the truth, even when it is unpopular or misunderstood.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/listening_to_jesus.htm">Listening to Jesus</a></b><br>Despite accusations, many still chose to listen to Jesus. We should prioritize His voice above all others in our lives.<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/why_accuse_jesus_of_blasphemy_in_john_10.htm">Why did some listeners accuse Jesus of blasphemy in John 10:31-36 if he never explicitly claimed to be God by name?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_leviticus_20_10_mandate_death.htm">In Leviticus 20:10, how can this text mandate capital punishment for adultery when other passages in the Bible offer alternative outcomes for similar offenses (e.g., John 8:1-11)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_tell_his_disciples.htm">What did Jesus instruct his disciples? 'Tell my brethren to go to Galilee' (Matthew 28:10) and 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father' (John 20:17).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_matthew_mention_their_mother.htm">Matthew 20:20-21 - Why does Matthew mention the mother of James and John making this request, while Mark 10:35-37 portrays the brothers themselves asking?</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>(20) <span class= "bld">He hath a devil, and is mad.</span>--Comp. Note on <a href="/john/8-48.htm" title="Then answered the Jews, and said to him, Say we not well that you are a Samaritan, and have a devil?">John 8:48</a>. The words "and is mad" are explanatory of the possession by a demon.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/10-20.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">Many</span><br /><span class="grk">πολλοὶ</span> <span class="translit">(polloi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many; often. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξ</span> <span class="translit">(ex)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(autōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<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. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔλεγον</span> <span class="translit">(elegon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“He is</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔχει</span> <span class="translit">(echei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">demon-possessed</span><br /><span class="grk">Δαιμόνιον</span> <span class="translit">(Daimonion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1140.htm">Strong's 1140: </a> </span><span class="str2">An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.</span><br /><br /><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">insane.</span><br /><span class="grk">μαίνεται</span> <span class="translit">(mainetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3105.htm">Strong's 3105: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be raving mad, speak as a madman. Middle voice from a primary mao; to rave as a 'maniac'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Why</span><br /><span class="grk">τί</span> <span class="translit">(ti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">would you listen to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκούετε</span> <span class="translit">(akouete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him?”</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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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