John 10:40

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.

Complete Jewish Bible:

He went off again beyond the Yarden, where Yochanan had been immersing at first, and stayed there.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there.

American Standard Version:

And he went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was at the first baptizing; and there he abode.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} went away{G565} again{G3825} beyond{G4008} Jordan{G2446} into{G1519} the place{G5117} where{G3699} John{G2491} at first{G4412} baptized{G907}{G2258}; and{G2532} there{G1563} he abode{G3306}.

Cross-References (KJV):

John 1:28

  • These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

John 11:54

  • Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

John 3:26

  • And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all [men] come to him.

John 7:1

  • ¶ After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.

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Commentary for John 10:40

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G565
    There are 2564 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπέρχομαι
    Transliteration: apérchomai
    Pronunciation: ap-erkh'-om-ahee
    Description: from ἀπό and ἔρχομαι; to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively:--come, depart, go (aside, away, back, out, … ways), pass away, be past.
  3. Strong's Number: G3825
    There are 138 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πάλιν
    Transliteration: pálin
    Pronunciation: pal'-in
    Description: probably from the same as πάλη (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand:--again.
  4. Strong's Number: G4008
    There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πέραν
    Transliteration: péran
    Pronunciation: per'-an
    Description: apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of (to "pierce"); through (as adverb or preposition), i.e. across:--beyond, farther (other) side, over.
  5. Strong's Number: G2446
    There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰορδάνης
    Transliteration: Iordánēs
    Pronunciation: ee-or-dan'-ace
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יַרְדֵּן); the Jordanes (i.e. Jarden), a river of Palestine:--Jordan.
  6. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  7. Strong's Number: G5117
    There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τόπος
    Transliteration: tópos
    Pronunciation: top'-os
    Description: apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas χώρα is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard:--coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
  8. Strong's Number: G3699
    There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅπου
    Transliteration: hópou
    Pronunciation: hop'-oo
    Description: from ὅς and πού; what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot:--in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever).
  9. Strong's Number: G2491
    There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰωάννης
    Transliteration: Iōánnēs
    Pronunciation: ee-o-an'-nace
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יוֹחָנָן); Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites:--John.
  10. Strong's Number: G4412
    There are 61 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρῶτον
    Transliteration: prōton
    Pronunciation: pro'-ton
    Description: neuter of πρῶτος as adverb (with or without ὁ); firstly (in time, place, order, or importance):--before, at the beginning, chiefly (at, at the) first (of all).
  11. Strong's Number: G907
    There are 65 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βαπτίζω
    Transliteration: baptízō
    Pronunciation: bap-tid'-zo
    Description: from a derivative of βάπτω; to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism:--Baptist, baptize, wash.
  12. Strong's Number: G2258
    There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἦν
    Transliteration: ēn
    Pronunciation: ane
    Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
  13. Strong's Number: G1563
    There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκεῖ
    Transliteration: ekeî
    Pronunciation: ek-i'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither:--there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place).
  14. Strong's Number: G3306
    There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μένω
    Transliteration: ménō
    Pronunciation: men'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy):--abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.