John 7:34

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Ye shall seek me, and shall not find [me]: and where I am, [thither] ye cannot come.

Complete Jewish Bible:

You will look for me and not find me; indeed, where I am, you cannot come.”

Berean Standard Bible:

You will look for Me, but you will not find Me; and where I am, you cannot come.”

American Standard Version:

Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, ye cannot come.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Ye shall seek^{G2212} me^{G3165}, and^{G2532} shall^{G2147} not^{G3756} find^{G2147} me: and^{G2532} where^{G3699} I^{G1473} am^{G1510}, thither ye^{G5210} cannot^{{G3756}{G1410}} come^{G2064}.

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Commentary for John 7:34

John 7:34 is a part of the Gospel of John, which is one of the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament. This verse is set within the context of the Feast of Tabernacles, a Jewish festival that commemorates the Israelites' wandering in the desert and their dependence on God for provision and guidance. Jesus is in Jerusalem for the festival, and His presence and teachings are stirring up controversy among the Jewish leaders and the crowd.

In this verse, Jesus is speaking to the crowd and predicting that they will seek Him but not find Him. The statement "where I am, thither ye cannot come" suggests that there is a separation between Jesus and those who are seeking Him. This separation is not merely physical but also spiritual, as Jesus is hinting at His divine origin and destiny, which He will soon fulfill through His death, resurrection, and ascension.

The themes present in this verse include the misunderstanding of Jesus' mission by the people, the impending departure of Jesus from this world back to the Father, and the inability of the people to follow Him to where He is going due to their unbelief and lack of spiritual insight. This verse also foreshadows the coming crisis of faith that will confront the disciples and the Jewish people when Jesus is crucified and resurrected. It speaks to the reality that Jesus' identity and purpose are not fully grasped by those around Him, and it sets the stage for the revelation of His true nature as the Son of God who will return to His Father in heaven.

Historically, this verse reflects the tension between early Christian beliefs and Jewish religious expectations of the time. Jesus' words challenge the conventional understanding of the Messiah and the kingdom of God, emphasizing that the path to God and the experience of His presence are intrinsically linked to Jesus Himself. The verse underscores the theme of seeking and finding, which is central to the Gospel's message of salvation and the personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G2212
   There are 116 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ζητέω
   Transliteration: zētéō
   Pronunciation: dzay-teh'-o
   Description: of uncertain affinity; to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life):--be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (X will) seek (after, for, means). Compare πυνθάνομαι.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3165
   There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μέ
   Transliteration: mé
   Pronunciation: meh
   Description: a shorter (and probably original) form of ἐμέ; me:--I, me, my.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2147
   There are 168 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εὑρίσκω
   Transliteration: heurískō
   Pronunciation: hyoo-reh'-o
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect; to find (literally or figuratively):--find, get, obtain, perceive, see.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
   
6. 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).
   
7. 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.
   
8. 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: G5210
   There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμεῖς
   Transliteration: hymeîs
   Pronunciation: hoo-mice'
   Description: irregular plural of σύ; you (as subjective of verb):--ye (yourselves), you.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1410
    There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δύναμαι
    Transliteration: dýnamai
    Pronunciation: doo'-nam-ahee
    Description: of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2064
    There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔρχομαι
    Transliteration: érchomai
    Pronunciation: el'-tho
    Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.