John 7:42

“Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?”

"Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?" - John 7:42
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What does John 7:42 mean?

John 7:42 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?" This verse occurs during a debate among the people about the identity of Jesus. The people are…

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The Seed of Promise: Recognizing Christ in Prophecy

In John 7:42, we read, "Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?" This verse is set against the backdrop of a heated debate among the people concerning the identity of Jesus Christ. As they grapple…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Acceptance of Christ's Heritage

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I am reminded of the profound words found in the Gospel of John, chapter 7, verse 42, where it is written, "Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?"…

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John 7:42 - "Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?"
John 7:42 Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was?”
John 1 29-42
John 1 29-42
John 10:42 - "And many believed on him there."
John 1 29-42
John 1 29-42
Psalm 42:7
"And many believed on him there." - John 10:42
John 5:42 - "But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you."
Nehemiah 7:42 - "The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen."
John 19:42 - "There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand."
Numbers 7:42 - "¶ On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, offered:"
"The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen." - Nehemiah 7:42
Jeremiah 42:7 - "¶ And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah."
John 6:42 - "And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?"
John 11:42 - "And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me."
John 12:42 - "¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:"
"But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you." - John 5:42
John 4:42 - "And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world."
Psalms 42:7 – "Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me."
Isaiah 42:7 - "To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house."
Ezekiel 42:7 - "And the wall that was without over against the chambers, toward the utter court on the forepart of the chambers, the length thereof was fifty cubits."
Psalms 42:7 - "Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me."
"There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand." - John 19:42
John 1:42 - "And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone."
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