John 10:7

King James Version:

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Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.

Complete Jewish Bible:

So Yeshua said to them again, “Yes, indeed! I tell you that I am the gate for the sheep.

Berean Standard Bible:

So He said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.

American Standard Version:

Jesus therefore said unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then^{G3767} said^{G2036} Jesus^{G2424} unto them^{G846} again^{G3825}, Verily^{G281}, verily^{G281}, I say^{G3004} unto you^{G5213},^{G3754} I^{G1473} am^{G1510} the door^{G2374} of the sheep^{G4263}.

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Commentary for John 10:7

John 10:7 is part of Jesus' discourse where He uses the metaphor of a shepherd and sheep to convey profound truths about His role and identity. In this verse, Jesus declares, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep." This statement is rich with symbolic meaning and can be understood on multiple levels.

Firstly, historically, shepherding was a common and well-understood occupation in the time of Jesus. Sheep were vulnerable without a shepherd to guide and protect them, and the shepherd's role was crucial for their safety and well-being. The "door" or "gate" to the sheepfold (a protective enclosure for sheep) was where the shepherd would stand to guard the entrance, ensuring that only legitimate shepherds could enter and harm none of the flock.

Thematically, Jesus is presenting Himself as the true Shepherd who provides access to salvation and spiritual nourishment. By calling Himself the "door," Jesus implies that He is the only legitimate way to enter into a relationship with God and find spiritual security. This aligns with the broader Johannine theme of Jesus as the exclusive means to the Father (John 14:6). The verse also underscores the themes of protection, guidance, and care that Jesus offers to His followers, who are likened to sheep.

In the context of the Gospel of John, this declaration is part of a larger discourse that contrasts Jesus, the good shepherd, with false leaders who are likened to thieves and robbers. Jesus' words in John 10:7 emphasize His authority, His role as the protector and guide of His people, and the security and salvation that come through faith in Him. It is a statement of assurance for believers, promising that in Jesus, they have access to all the spiritual blessings and protection that God provides.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G3767
   There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὖν
   Transliteration: oûn
   Pronunciation: oon
   Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2036
   There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔπω
   Transliteration: épō
   Pronunciation: ep'-o
   Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2424
   There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
   Transliteration: Iēsoûs
   Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
   
4. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G281
   There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀμήν
   Transliteration: amḗn
   Pronunciation: am-ane'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (אָמֵן); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it):--amen, verily.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
8. Strong's Number: G5213
   There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμῖν
   Transliteration: hymîn
   Pronunciation: hoo-min'
   Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
   
9. Strong's Number: G3754
   There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅτι
   Transliteration: hóti
   Pronunciation: hot'-ee
   Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1473
    There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐγώ
    Transliteration: egṓ
    Pronunciation: eg-o'
    Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1510
    There are 137 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰμί
    Transliteration: eimí
    Pronunciation: i-mee'
    Description: the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic):--am, have been, X it is I, was. See also εἶ, εἴην, εἶναι, εἰσί, ἦν, ἔσομαι, ἐσμέν, ἐστέ, ἐστί, κέρδος, ἴσθι, ὦ.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2374
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θύρα
    Transliteration: thýra
    Pronunciation: thoo'-rah
    Description: apparently a primary word (compare "door"); a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively):--door, gate.
    
13. Strong's Number: G4263
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρόβατον
    Transliteration: próbaton
    Pronunciation: prob'-at-on
    Description: probably neuter of a presumed derivative of προβαίνω; something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively):--sheep(-fold).