John 7:42
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Messiah comes from David’s line and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?'”}, {
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?
KJV1611 – Modern English
Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was?
King James Version 1611 (Original)
Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
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King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Hath not{G3780} the scripture{G1124} said{G2036}{(G5627)}, That{G3754} Christ{G5547} cometh{G2064}{(G5736)} of{G1537} the seed{G4690} of David{G1138}, and{G2532} out of{G575} the town{G2968} of Bethlehem{G965}, where{G3699} David{G1138} was{G2258}{(G5713)}?
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
Sayeth not the scripture that Christ shall come of the seed of David: and out of the toune of Bethleem where David was?
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Sayeth not the scripture, that Christ shal come of the sede of Dauid, and out of the towne of Bethleem, where Dauid was?
Geneva Bible (1560)
Saith not the Scripture that that Christ shall come of the seede of Dauid, and out of the towne of Beth-leem, where Dauid was?
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Sayth not the scripture, that Christe shall come of the seede of Dauid, and out of the towne of Bethlehem, where Dauid was?
Authorized King James Version (1611)
Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?
Webster's Bible (1833)
Hasn't the Scripture said that the Christ comes of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?"
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
Did not the Writing say, that out of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem -- the village where David was -- the Christ doth come?'
American Standard Version (1901)
Hath not the scripture said that the Christ cometh of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?
American Standard Version (1901)
Hath not the scripture said that the Christ cometh of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?
Bible in Basic English (1941)
Do not the Writings say that the Christ comes of the seed of David and from Beth-lehem, the little town where David was?
World English Bible (2000)
Hasn't the Scripture said that the Christ comes of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?"
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Don’t the scriptures say that the Christ is a descendant of David and comes from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”
Referenced Verses
- Mic 5:2 : 2 Therefore, he will give them up until the time when she who is in labor has given birth, and the rest of his brothers will return to join the children of Israel.
- Matt 2:5 : 5 They replied, 'In Bethlehem of Judea, because this is what was written by the prophet:
- Luke 2:4 : 4 So Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
- Luke 2:11 : 11 Today, in the city of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
- Matt 1:1 : 1 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
- Ps 132:11 : 11 The LORD has sworn in truth to David; He will not turn back from it: 'From the fruit of your body I will set one upon your throne.'
- Isa 11:1 : 1 A shoot will come forth from the trunk of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit.
- Jer 23:5 : 5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch. He will reign as king, act wisely, and execute justice and righteousness in the land.
- 1 Sam 16:1 : 1 The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have chosen a king for myself among his sons."
- 1 Sam 16:4 : 4 So Samuel did as the LORD commanded. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled at his coming and asked, "Do you come in peace?"
- 1 Sam 16:11-13 : 11 Then Samuel asked Jesse, "Are these all the young men you have?" Jesse replied, "There remains the youngest, but he is tending the sheep." Samuel said to Jesse, "Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives here." 12 So Jesse sent for him and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. Then the LORD said, "Rise and anoint him; this is the one." 13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel left and went to Ramah.
- 1 Sam 16:18 : 18 One of the young men answered, "I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a valiant warrior, eloquent, and handsome, and the LORD is with him."
- 1 Sam 17:58 : 58 Saul asked him, 'Whose son are you, young man?' David replied, 'I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem.'
- Ps 89:4 : 4 I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David, my servant:
- John 7:27 : 27 But we know where this man is from. When the Messiah comes, no one will know where He is from.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- John 7:40-412 verses82%
40 When some in the crowd heard these words, they said, 'Truly, this is the Prophet.'
41 Others said, 'This is the Messiah.' But some asked, 'Surely, the Messiah doesn’t come from Galilee, does He?
- Matt 2:4-63 verses78%
4 He called together all the chief priests and scribes of the people and asked them where the Christ was to be born.
5 They replied, 'In Bethlehem of Judea, because this is what was written by the prophet:
6 'And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you will come a ruler who will shepherd My people Israel.'
- Mic 5:2-32 verses75%
2 Therefore, he will give them up until the time when she who is in labor has given birth, and the rest of his brothers will return to join the children of Israel.
3 He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they will live securely, for his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth.
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43 So a division arose among the crowd because of Him.
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4 So Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
- Matt 22:42-432 verses71%
42 'What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?' They replied, 'The son of David.'
43 He said to them, 'How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him “Lord”?'
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52 They responded, 'Are you also from Galilee? Search and see that no prophet arises from Galilee.'
- Luke 20:41-422 verses70%
41 Then Jesus said to them, 'How can they say that the Messiah is the son of David?
42 For David himself says in the book of Psalms: "The Lord said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand
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42 They said, 'Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?'.
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35 While teaching in the temple, Jesus asked, 'Why do the scribes say that the Messiah is the son of David?
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23 He went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets, that He would be called a Nazarene.
- John 7:25-273 verses69%
25 Then some of the people of Jerusalem began to say, 'Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill?
26 Yet here He is speaking openly, and they are not saying anything to Him. Could it be that the authorities really have recognized that He is the Messiah?
27 But we know where this man is from. When the Messiah comes, no one will know where He is from.
- John 1:45-462 verses68%
45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, 'We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and so did the prophets: Jesus, the son of Joseph, from Nazareth.'
46 'Can anything good come out of Nazareth?' Nathanael asked. Philip said to him, 'Come and see.'
- Matt 4:13-142 verses68%
13 Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali.
14 This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying:
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23 From the descendants of this man, according to His promise, God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus.
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30 Being therefore a prophet and knowing that God had sworn an oath to him that He would set one of his descendants on his throne,
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32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.
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22 All this happened to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet:
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17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet:
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42 Jesus said to them, 'Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This came from the Lord and is wonderful in our eyes?
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1 A shoot will come forth from the trunk of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit.
- Matt 2:1-22 verses65%
1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem.
2 They asked, 'Where is the newborn King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.'
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37 David himself calls him 'Lord.' So how can he be his son?' And the large crowd listened to him with delight.
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1 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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58 Saul asked him, 'Whose son are you, young man?' David replied, 'I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem.'
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34 Jesus answered, 'Is that your own idea, or did others talk to you about me?'
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11 The crowds answered, 'This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.'
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4 This took place so that what had been spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled:
- John 4:43-442 verses65%
43 After two days, he left there and went to Galilee.
44 For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown.
- Matt 1:16-172 verses65%
16 Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.
17 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations; from David to the exile to Babylon were fourteen generations; and from the exile to Babylon to Christ were fourteen generations.
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10 Have you not read this Scripture: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.'?
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7 David then took up residence in the stronghold, and it was called the city of David.
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23 All the crowds were amazed and said, 'Could this be the Son of David?'
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25 The woman said to him, "I know that Messiah (called Christ) is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.
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27 She said to him, 'Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.'
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22 Obed fathered Jesse, and Jesse fathered David.
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12 Now David was the son of an Ephrathite man named Jesse from Bethlehem in Judah. Jesse had eight sons, and in Saul's time, he was old and advanced in years.