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John 7:42
Hath not the Scripture said: Of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was, cometh the Christ?
John 7:42 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
John 7:42 in other translations
Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”
Hasn’t the Scripture said that the Christ comes of the offspring of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?”
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In context
39 Now, this, spake he concerning the Spirit which they who believed on him were about to receive; for, not yet, was there Spirit, because, Jesus, not yet, was glorified!
40 Some from amongst the multitude, therefore, having hearkened unto these words, were saying—This, is, in truth, the prophet.
41 Others, were saying—This, is, the Christ. But, others, were saying—Out of Galilee, is, the Christ, to come?
42 Hath not the Scripture said: Of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was, cometh the Christ?
43 A division, therefore, arose in the multitude, because of him.
44 Certain, indeed, from among them, were wishing to seize him; but, no one, thrust upon him his hands.
45 So then the officers came unto the High-priests and Pharisees, and, they, said unto them—For what cause, have ye not brought him?
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