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John 1:41

He first found his own brother, Simeon [Hearing], and said to him, “We have found the Messiah [Anointed one]!” (which is, being interpreted, Moshiach ·Anointed one·).

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In The King James Version

He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

In Context

40One of the two who heard John [Yah is gracious], and followed him, was Andrew [Manly], Simeon Peter [Hearing Rock]’s brother.

42He brought him to Yeshua [Salvation]. Yeshua [Salvation] looked at him, and said, “You are Simeon [Hearing] the son of Jonah [Dove]. You shall be called Cephas” (which is by interpretation, Peter [Rock]).

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Cross References

Psalms 2:2+ 2:2 (1-2) MPr: Messiah is slain by Robbers (Satan) but this becomes his downfall and Messiah overcomes (Ps 2). Also commented; in the last days Gog and Magog will fight against the Messiah and be defeated. (Ps 2:1 in Talmud Berach. 7b, Talmud Abhod. Zarah 3B, and Midrash Psalms 2). (Mark 3:4-6, 14:41-42; Luke 6:7-11, 22:1-7, 24:7; John 12:30-32; Acts 2:23-24; 2 Cor 5:15; Rev 12:10-11) + 2:2 (+2:4) MPr: “Against God, and His Messiah,” (Ps 2:2) is likened to a robber (Satan) who stands defiantly behind the palace of the king, and says, If I shall find the son of the king, I shall lay hold on him, and crucify him, and kill him with a cruel death. But the Holy Spirit mocks at him, “He that sits in the heavens shall laugh” (Ps 2:4, 37:13). (Ps 92:11 Midrash Pirke de-Rabbi Eliezer c.28, Midrash Pirke de-Rabbi Eliezer c. 28, and Yalkut vol. ii. par. 620, p. 90a). (Mark 12:6-11; Luke 20:13-18; 1 Cor 15:20-26) The kings of the earth + 2:2. Quoted in Rev 19:19 take a stand, 2 and the rulers take counsel together, 2 against Adonai, and against + 2:2. MP: To possess the title of “Anointed One,” literally Mashiach - “Messiah”. (Acts 2:27b-28) his Anointed, + 2:2. (1-2) Quoted in Acts 4:25-26 saying, 1

Psalms 89:20I have found David [Beloved], + 89:20. Quoted in Acts 13:22 with 1 Sam 13:14 my servant. 2 I have anointed him with my holy oil, 1

Isaiah 11:2+ 11:2 a MP: The Messiah possesses the complete (seven) anointing of the Spirit of God upon him. (John 1:32-33; Acts 10:38; Col 2:9; Rev 3:1) Special Considerations: Seven is the number of complete fullness. Note: This phrase is repeated in (Rev 1:4, 3:1, 4:5, 5:6). All attributes listed are associated with “the Spirit of God” in Old Covenant working with humans, therefore we can liken this to the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the New Covenant because of the sameness. Ruach Yahweh [Spirit, Breath of He sustains breathing] will rest on him: 2 + 11:2 a MP: Messiah has the Spirit of Wisdom (Ex 31:3). (Luke 2:40) the ruach ·spirit, breath· of wisdom and + 11:2 a MP: Messiah has the Spirit of Understanding (Ex 31:3). (Luke 2:46-47) understanding, 2 + 11:2 b MP: Messiah has the Spirit of Counsel (Ex 18:10-14, 19, 23-24). (Matt 7:28-29) the ruach ·spirit, breath· of counsel and + 11:2 b MP: Messiah has the Spirit of Might (Judges 7:18-22). (Matt 8:26-27) might, 2 + 11:2 c MP: Messiah has the Spirit of Knowledge of God (Ex 31:3; John 16:13). (Luke 4:14-15; John 7:15-16) the ruach ·spirit, breath· of knowledge and of + 11:2 c MP: Messiah has the Spirit of the Fear of God. (Deut 6:24, 10:12; Jer 32:38 context of Jer 31:31-33 covenant with a new spirit and a new heart). (John 5:19, 5:30) the fear of Adonai. 1

Luke 2:38Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to Yahweh, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem [City of peace].

John 1:36and he looked at Yeshua [Salvation] as he walked, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!”

Matthew Henry on John 1:38-43

The Call of Andrew and Peter. 37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? 39 He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. 40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. 41 He first findeth… Read the whole commentary →

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