Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. New Living Translation Then he stooped down again and wrote in the dust. English Standard Version And once more he bent down and wrote on the ground. Berean Standard Bible And again He bent down and wrote on the ground. Berean Literal Bible And again having stooped down, He continued to write on the ground. King James Bible And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. New King James Version And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. New American Standard Bible And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. NASB 1995 Again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. NASB 1977 And again He stooped down, and wrote on the ground. Legacy Standard Bible Again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. Amplified Bible Then He stooped down again and started writing on the ground. Christian Standard Bible Then he stooped down again and continued writing on the ground. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then He stooped down again and continued writing on the ground. American Standard Version And again he stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground. Contemporary English Version Once again he bent over and began writing on the ground. English Revised Version And again he stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he bent down again and continued writing on the ground. Good News Translation Then he bent over again and wrote on the ground. International Standard Version Then he bent down again and continued writing on the ground. Majority Standard Bible And again He bent down and wrote on the ground. NET Bible Then he bent over again and wrote on the ground. New Heart English Bible Again he stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground. Webster's Bible Translation And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. Weymouth New Testament Then He leant forward again, and again began to write on the ground. World English Bible Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground with his finger. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand again having stooped down, He was writing on the ground, Berean Literal Bible And again having stooped down, He continued to write on the ground. Young's Literal Translation and again having stooped down, he was writing on the ground, Smith's Literal Translation And again having stooped down, he wrote upon the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd again stooping down, he wrote on the ground. Catholic Public Domain Version And bending down again, he wrote on the earth. New American Bible Again he bent down and wrote on the ground. New Revised Standard Version And once again he bent down and wrote on the ground. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd again as he bent down, he wrote on the ground. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And stooping down again, he wrote on the ground. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And again stooping down, he wrote on the ground. Mace New Testament then stooping down again, he wrote on the ground. Weymouth New Testament Then He leant forward again, and again began to write on the ground. Worrell New Testament And, again stooping down, He was writing with His finger on the ground. Worsley New Testament Then He stooped down again and wrote on the ground. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Woman Caught in Adultery…7When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.” 8And again He bent down and wrote on the ground. 9When they heard this, they began to go away one by one, beginning with the older ones, until only Jesus was left, with the woman standing there.… Cross References Jeremiah 17:13 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all who abandon You will be put to shame. All who turn away will be written in the dust, for they have abandoned the LORD, the fountain of living water. Exodus 31:18 When the LORD had finished speaking with Moses on Mount Sinai, He gave him the two tablets of the Testimony, tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God. Deuteronomy 9:10 Then the LORD gave me the two stone tablets, inscribed by the finger of God with the exact words that the LORD spoke to you out of the fire on the mountain on the day of the assembly. Daniel 5:5 At that moment the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall, near the lampstand in the royal palace. As the king watched the hand that was writing, Exodus 32:15-16 Then Moses turned and went down the mountain with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands. They were inscribed on both sides, front and back. / The tablets were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, engraved on the tablets. Matthew 5:17-18 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Romans 2:1-3 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. / And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. / So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? James 2:10-11 Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. / For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker. Matthew 7:1-5 “Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. / Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? ... Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 1 John 1:8-10 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. / If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. Psalm 90:8 You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence. Isaiah 29:15 Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?” Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. / Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Treasury of Scripture And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. Jump to Previous Bent Finger Floor Forward Ground Head Leant Once Stooped Stooping Write Writing WroteJump to Next Bent Finger Floor Forward Ground Head Leant Once Stooped Stooping Write Writing WroteJohn 8 1. Jesus delivers the woman taken in adultery.12. He declares himself the light of the world, and justifies his doctrine; 31. promises freedom to those who believe; 33. answers the Jews who boasted of Abraham; 48. answers their reviling, by showing his authority and dignity; 59. and slips away from those who would stone him. And again He bent down This action of Jesus occurs during the incident with the woman caught in adultery. The act of bending down is significant as it demonstrates humility and a non-confrontational approach. In the cultural context, teachers often sat while teaching, but Jesus bending down suggests a deliberate pause, allowing the accusers to reflect on their actions. This gesture can be seen as a form of silent communication, emphasizing thoughtfulness and introspection. It also mirrors the humility of Christ, who, though divine, took on human form (Philippians 2:7-8). and wrote on the ground. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching in the temple courts when the Pharisees and scribes bring a woman caught in adultery to Him. 2. Pharisees and Scribes Religious leaders who seek to trap Jesus by presenting Him with a moral and legal dilemma regarding the woman caught in adultery. 3. The Woman Caught in Adultery Brought before Jesus by the Pharisees and scribes, she is accused of committing adultery, a sin punishable by stoning according to the Law of Moses. 4. The Temple Courts The setting of this event, a public place where Jesus often taught and where the religious leaders confronted Him. 5. The Crowd Bystanders who were present during Jesus' teaching and witnessed the interaction between Jesus, the Pharisees, and the woman. Teaching Points The Nature of Christ's AuthorityJesus demonstrates His divine authority by His actions and words, reminding us that He is the ultimate judge. The Call to Self-Examination Before judging others, we must examine our own hearts and lives, recognizing our own sinfulness and need for grace. The Power of Mercy and Forgiveness Jesus' response to the woman highlights the importance of mercy and forgiveness, encouraging us to extend the same to others. The Role of the Law and Grace This passage illustrates the balance between the Law and grace, showing that while the Law reveals sin, grace offers redemption. The Importance of Humility The Pharisees' pride and self-righteousness are contrasted with Jesus' humility, teaching us to approach others with humility and compassion.(8) And wrote on the ground.--The Cambridge MS. inserts, "with His finger," as in John 8:6. The repeated action repeats His determination to avoid the office of judge. He has answered them, and He leaves His answer to do its work. There is a law written in their hearts, and this, while He now writes on the ground, is convicting them. There is a strange addition at the end of the verse, in one of the older MSS. of this section, showing how men have tried to give a definite meaning to the action of writing. It reads, "and wrote on the ground the sin of each one of them." Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. again πάλιν (palin) Adverb Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. He bent down κάτω¦κύψας (katō¦kypsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2955: To bend, stoop down, bow the head. Probably from the base of kuma; to bend forward. [and] wrote ἔγραφεν (egraphen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. on εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. ground. γῆν (gēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. Links John 8:8 NIVJohn 8:8 NLT John 8:8 ESV John 8:8 NASB John 8:8 KJV John 8:8 BibleApps.com John 8:8 Biblia Paralela John 8:8 Chinese Bible John 8:8 French Bible John 8:8 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 8:8 Again he stooped down and with his (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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