John 10:35 Meaning and Explanation
“If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →If Scripture itself called them gods — those to whom the word of God came — and Scripture cannot be broken, the charge against Jesus begins to fail.
What Does John 10:35 Mean?
Jesus underlines the two premises of his argument. First, the psalm's own wording: God "called them gods, unto whom the word of God came." Second, the standing of that wording: "the scripture cannot be broken" — it cannot be loosed, dismissed, or set aside, even in a single word, and a single word can bear the weight of an argument.
In passing, Jesus gives one of the strongest statements of Scripture's trustworthiness on record — and gives it as something he and his opponents both confess. If one clause of a psalm stands unbreakable, the written word is firm ground indeed. He who is the Word made flesh honors the word written; those who follow him can do no less.
John 10:35 in the Original Language
lyo (λύω), 'broken' -- to loose or undo; what Scripture says cannot be unbound.
Frequently Asked Questions About John 10:35
What does John 10:35 mean?
If Scripture itself called them gods — those to whom the word of God came — and Scripture cannot be broken, the charge against Jesus begins to fail.