John 7:39

But he said this about the Ruach ·Spirit, Breath·, which those trusting in him were to receive. For the Holy Ruach ·Spirit, Breath· + 7:39. Quoted from Is 44:3; Joel 2:28-29 was not yet given, because Yeshua [Salvation] was not yet glorified.

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In The King James Version

(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

In Context

38+ 7:38 (38-39) MPr: Implying the Messiah will cause a fountain to miraculously to spring up, just as Moses did in the wilderness (Joel 3:18c in Midrash Eccl 1:9). (Joel 3:18c) Whoever puts his trust in me, as the Scripture says, rivers of living water + 7:38. Quoted from Is 12:3, 44:3; Jer 2:13 will flow from his inmost being!”

40+ 7:40. MP: God confirms His intention to raise up a Prophet like Moses, and put His words the mouth of His Prophet. (Deut 18:17-19) Many of the multitude therefore, when they heard these words, said, “This is truly the prophet.” + 7:40. Quoted from Deut 18:15

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 18:15+ 18:15. Deut 18:15 (#1.50): T. “Adonai your God will raise up to you a prophet from the midst of you, among your brethren, like unto me (Moses); to him you shall listen” (v15) / R. To obey every prophet who speaks in the name of Adonai, as it is written “unto him you shall listen” / R. Listen to the prophet speaking in Adonai’s Name. R. The Rabbis clarify: the prophet is to be obeyed provided he neither adds to nor takes away from the Torah ·Teaching· + 18:15. MP: Moses [Drawn out] prophecies God will raise up a prophet like himself among the people of Israel. (2 Sam 8:2, 8:14; Luke 4:23-24, 4:32 (context 4:16-32); 1 Cor 15:25) Adonai your God will raise up to you a prophet from among you, of your brothers, like me. You shall sh'ma ·hear obey· him. + 18:15. Quoted in John 7:40; Acts 3:22, 7:37

Proverbs 1:23Turn at my reproof. 2 Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. 2 I will make known my words to you. 1

Isaiah 32:15Until the Ruach ·Spirit, Breath· is poured on us from on high, 2 and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, 2 and the fruitful field is considered a forest. 1

Matthew 21:11The multitudes said, “This is the prophet (promised Messiah), Yeshua [Salvation], from Nazareth [Branch, Separated one] of Galilee [District, Circuit].”

Luke 7:16Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited his people!”

Matthew Henry on John 7:38-45

The Gospel Invitation. 37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) 40 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the… Read the whole commentary →

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