John 10:23

And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.

And {G2532} Jesus {G2424} walked {G4043} in {G1722} the temple {G2411} in {G1722} Solomon's {G4672} porch {G4745}.

and Yeshua was walking around inside the Temple area, in Shlomo’s Colonnade.

and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade.

it was winter; and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon’s porch.

John 10:23 provides a specific detail about Jesus' whereabouts within the Jerusalem Temple complex, setting the scene for a significant encounter and discourse.

Context

This verse places Jesus in a well-known public space within the Temple grounds. Solomon's Porch (or Portico) was a large, covered colonnade on the eastern side of the outer court of the Temple. Although named after the original temple built by King Solomon, the structure Jesus walked in was part of Herod's massive renovation, completed long after Solomon's era. It was a common gathering spot, especially during colder weather or for public teaching and discussion, offering shelter from the elements. The immediate context, found in John 10:22, reveals that it was winter and the time of the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah), which helps explain why Jesus might be seeking shelter and why many people would be present.

Key Themes

  • Jesus' Public Presence: Jesus was not secluded; He was openly present in a prominent public area of the Temple. This emphasizes His accessibility and willingness to engage with the crowds, even those who might oppose Him.
  • A Place of Teaching and Encounter: Solomon's Porch was a known venue for religious teachers and public discourse. Jesus' presence there anticipates the challenging questions and intense dialogue that immediately follow in this chapter, where He discusses His identity as the Good Shepherd and His relationship with the Father.
  • Continuity of Sacred Space: This location continued to be significant for early Christians as well, serving as a place where the apostles would later teach and gather, as seen when Peter and John were in Solomon's Porch and where the apostles taught and performed signs.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word for "walked," periepatē (περιεπάτει), implies a continuous or habitual movement, suggesting that Jesus was not merely passing through but was lingering or moving about in this public space, perhaps observing, teaching, or awaiting interaction. This active presence sets the stage for the direct confrontation that follows.

Practical Application

Jesus' willingness to be present in open, public forums, even when facing opposition, serves as a model for believers. It highlights the importance of engaging with the world around us, bringing the truth of God's Word into public discourse and being accessible to those seeking understanding or answers. His presence in the very heart of Jewish worship underscores His rightful place as the fulfillment of all that the Temple represented.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Acts 5:12

    ¶ And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

  • Acts 3:11

    And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

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