John 7:49

Translations

Modern

But this crowd that does not know the law—they are under a curse.”

Traditional

But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.

Literal

But this crowd, not knowing the law, they are accursed.”

Latin

…sed turba hæc, quæ non novit legem, maledicti sunt.

Interlinear

Greek

English

But this crowd that does not know the law—they are under a curse.”

Notes

John 7:49–51

Nicodemus was likely starting to believe in Jesus (see 3:1–21; 19:38–42). Some leaders claimed that none of the Pharisees believed in Jesus (7:48). They spoke as if only the crowd, whom the leaders believed did not understand the law, supported him.

However, Nicodemus shows that this was not completely true. Not only the people in the crowd, but also some Pharisees were beginning to believe in him.

John 7:45–52

The story ends with Jewish leaders feeling frustrated and the people being divided over their opinion of Jesus (compare 7:25–27, 31–32).
officers returned: See 7:32.

John 7:1–52

This chapter describes Jesus at the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus used parts of the feast to reveal his true identity to his fellow Jews and to show that he had fulfilled the feast's essential meaning (see 7:37–39; 8:12).

Theme notes and profiles

The Pharisees

Events

Feast of Tabernacles

Related verses

1 Corinthians 1:20–21
Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
1 Corinthians 3:18–20
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.
James 3:13–18
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
John 9:40
Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?”
John 9:34
They replied, “You were born in utter sin, and you are instructing us?” And they threw him out.
Isaiah 28:14
Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.
Isaiah 65:5
They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.
Isaiah 29:14–19
Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.”
Isaiah 5:21
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers of Jesus Galilee Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Judaism Prophecy Spirit of Jesus Christ

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in Jerusalem at the Feast of Tabernacles The Law of Moses: The Jews: Held Those Ignorant of, Accursed

John 7:49

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