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John 10

John 10:23

Jesus at the Feast of Dedication · John 10:22–39
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Translations

Modern
…and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade.
Traditional
And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch.
Literal
…and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the porch of Solomon.
Latin
Et ambulabat Jesus in templo, in porticu Salomonis.

Interlinear

Greek
English
…and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade.

Notes

John 10:23

Large covered walkways with rows of columns stood around all four sides of the temple’s central courtyard. These structures are called colonnades.

Solomon’s Colonnade was on the east side. It provided shelter from wind and rain, especially during the winter months.

John 10:1–42

Chapter 10 continues the series of feast sermons (see study note on 5:1–10:42). Here, the setting is the Feast of Dedication. The timing of this feast is important for understanding the story (see study note on 10:22).

Theme notes and profiles

Preaching to a Tough Crowd The Shepherd

Events

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ezekiel, Book of Hanukkah John, Gospel of Porch Sheep Shepherd Solomon’s Porch Solomon’s Portico, Solomon's Colonnade Temple

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Temple (At Jerusalem) at the Feast of Dedication Sheep of the People of Christ Solomon's Porch: (Portico): A Part of the Outer Courtyard of the Temple Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Teaches In Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Solomon's Porch (Portico) the Second Temple: Solomon's Porch Connected With