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John 12:38

that the word of Isaiah [Salvation of Yah] the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke, 1 “ Adonai, who has trusted our report? 2 To has the arm of Yahweh been revealed?” + 12:38. Quoted from Is 53:1

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In The King James Version

That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

In Context

37+ 12:37 (37-41) MP: Seeing the glory of Messiah, Israel still hardens her heart and refuses to acknowledge him. (Is 6:9-10) + 12:37 (37-38) MP: The Messiah’s own people do not believe he is the Messiah. (Is 53:1) But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they didn’t trust in him,

39For this cause they couldn’t trust, for Isaiah [Salvation of Yah] said again, 1

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Cross References

Psalms 44:3For they didn’t get the land in possession by their own sword, 2 neither did their own arm save them; 1 but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your face, 2 because you were favorable to them. 1

Isaiah 51:5My righteousness is near. 2 My yesha' ·salvation· has gone out, 2 and my arms will judge the peoples. 1 The islands will wait for me, 2 and they will trust my arm. 1

Isaiah 53:1+ 53:1. MP: The Messiah’s own people do not believe he is the Messiah. (John 12:37-38) Who has trusted our message? + 53:1. Quoted in Rom 10:16 2 To whom has the arm of Adonai been revealed? + 53:1. Quoted in John 12:38 1

Matthew 16:17Yeshua [Salvation] answered him, “Blessed are you, Simeon Bar Jonah [Hearing son of Dove], for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but 'Avi shebashamayim ·my Father in Heaven·.

John 15:25But this happened so that the word may be fulfilled which was written in their Torah ·Teaching, ‘They hated me for no reason at all.’ + 15:25. Quoted from Ps 35:19, 69:4, 109:3

John 19:24Then they said to one another, “Let’s not tear it, but cast lots for it to decide whose it will be,” that the Scripture might be fulfilled, which says, 1 “They divided my garments among them. 2 For my cloak they cast lots.” + 19:24. Quoted from Ps 22:18 Therefore the soldiers did these things.

Matthew Henry on John 12:38-42

The Unbelief of the People. 37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: 38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? 39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, 40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal… Read the whole commentary →

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