John 7:12
New Testament • 13 words with Strong's data
"And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people."
Word-by-Word Analysis
רַב
rab
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
הִגָּיוֹן
higgâyôwn
a murmuring sound, i.e. a musical notation (probably similar to the modern affettuoso to indicate solemnity of movement); by implication, a machinatio...
תָּוֶךְ
tâvek
a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
עַם
ʻam
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
עַל
ʻal
{above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications}
אָמַר
ʼâmar
to say (used with great latitude)
טוֹב
ṭôwb
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good...
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
אַחֵר
ʼachêr
properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
אָמַר
ʼâmar
to say (used with great latitude)
רָמָה
râmâh
to hurl; specifically, to shoot; figuratively, to delude or betray (as if causing to fall)
עַם
ʻam
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
Key Terms in This Verse
הִגָּיוֹן higgâyôwn
a murmuring sound, i.e. a musical notation (probably similar to the modern affettuoso to indicate solemnity of movement); by implication, a machination
Study H1902 →רָמָה râmâh
to hurl; specifically, to shoot; figuratively, to delude or betray (as if causing to fall)
Study H7411 →עַל ʻal
{above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications}
Study H5922 →טוֹב ṭôwb
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goo...
Study H2896 →עַם ʻam
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
Study H5971 →עַם ʻam
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
Study H5971 →Cross References
Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.
The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.
Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?
Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:
They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.
Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the...
Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?
Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.
And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.
For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.
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