John 8:27

They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.

They understood {G1097} not {G3756} that {G3754} he spake {G3004} to them {G846} of the Father {G3962}.

They did not understand that he was talking to them about the Father.

They did not understand that He was telling them about the Father.

They perceived not that he spake to them of the Father.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • Isaiah 6:9 (3 votes)

    ¶ And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

  • Romans 11:7 (2 votes)

    What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded

  • Romans 11:10 (2 votes)

    Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.

  • John 8:47 (2 votes)

    He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear [them] not, because ye are not of God.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:3 (2 votes)

    But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

  • 2 Corinthians 4:4 (2 votes)

    In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

  • John 8:43 (2 votes)

    Why do ye not understand my speech? [even] because ye cannot hear my word.