John 6:48

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

I am that bread of life.

Complete Jewish Bible:

I am the bread which is life.

Berean Standard Bible:

I am the bread of life.

American Standard Version:

I am the bread of life.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I^{G1473} am^{G1510} that bread^{G740} of life^{G2222}.

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Commentary for John 6:48

John 6:48 is part of the Bread of Life discourse in the Gospel of John, which follows the miraculous feeding of the 5,000. In this discourse, Jesus teaches about His role as the spiritual sustenance for humanity, contrasting it with the manna that God provided to the Israelites in the wilderness during the Exodus. The verse reads, "I am that bread of life," where Jesus identifies Himself as the true bread from heaven, emphasizing that He is the source of eternal life for those who believe in Him.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the Jewish expectation of a Messiah who would deliver them, partly modeled on Moses and the provision of manna. By claiming to be the "bread of life," Jesus is asserting His divine authority and messianic identity, offering Himself as the ultimate fulfillment of their spiritual needs and the one who brings salvation. This claim is deeply significant in the Christian faith, as it underscores the belief in Jesus as the source of life, both physical and spiritual, and as the one who satisfies the deepest hunger of the human soul.

The themes present in this verse include the divinity of Christ, the promise of eternal life, and the concept of spiritual nourishment. Jesus is presented as the source of life, and His words challenge the listener to move beyond physical sustenance to seek a relationship with Him that leads to everlasting life. This metaphor of bread also prefigures the Eucharist, a central Christian sacrament in which bread and wine are consumed as the body and blood of Christ, symbolizing the spiritual sustenance and union with Him that believers seek.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: G740
   There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄρτος
   Transliteration: ártos
   Pronunciation: ar'-tos
   Description: from αἴρω; bread (as raised) or a loaf:--(shew-)bread, loaf.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2222
   There are 126 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ζωή
   Transliteration: zōḗ
   Pronunciation: dzo-ay'
   Description: from ζάω; life (literally or figuratively):--life(-time). Compare ψυχή.