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John 8

John 8:5

The Woman Caught in Adultery · John 8:1–11
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Translations

Modern
In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?”
Traditional
Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
Literal
Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such. You, therefore, what do You say?”
Latin
In lege autem Moyses mandavit nobis hujusmodi lapidare. Tu ergo quid dicis?

Interlinear

Greek
English
In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?”

Notes

John 8:5

  • In the Law Moses commanded us to stone: This suggests the woman was engaged or married (Leviticus 20:10; Deuteronomy 22:23–24). The law also indicates that the man who sinned with her must die as well. But these Jewish religious leaders ignored that part of the law.

  • They could have dealt with the situation privately to avoid shaming her. But their real intention was to condemn Jesus instead. They asked him, So what do you say?

    Would he neglect the law since he had a reputation for mercy? Or would he ignore the woman’s tragedy?

John 7:53–8:11

It is likely that someone added this story to John's Gospel later, since it is not in the earliest Greek manuscripts. However, it is likely a true story from the life of Jesus.

Events

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Annunciation Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) John, Gospel of Peter, the Apostle Versions of the Bible (English)

Topics

Adultery: Penalties For Adultery: The Woman Brought to Jesus in the Temple Hypocrisy: The Pharisees The Law of Moses: Taught the Jews: All Punishments Awarded According To Women: The Woman Caught in the Act of Adultery and Brought to Jesus in the Temple