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What Does John 6:45 Mean?

John 6:45 in the King James Version says “It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learne... — study this verse from John chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.

John 6:45 · KJV


Context

43

Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves.

44

No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

45

It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.

46

Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father.

47

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
'It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh to me.' Jesus quotes Isaiah 54:13, pointing to divine teaching as the means of drawing. Those who truly hear and learn from the Father come to Christ. The Father's teaching leads to the Son. No one comes to Jesus by human wisdom alone but by divine instruction. This connects Old Testament promise with New Testament fulfillment.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Isaiah 54 describes new covenant blessings. Divine teaching would characterize the messianic age. This teaching occurs through Scripture, Spirit, and providential circumstances. Those taught by God recognize His Son when He appears.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does God teach people that leads them to come to Christ?
  2. What Old Testament promises does Jesus see fulfilled in people coming to Him?

Original Language Analysis

Greek · 23 words
ἔστιν1 of 23

It is

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

γεγραμμένον2 of 23

written

G1125

to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe

ἐν3 of 23

in

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

τοῖς4 of 23
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

προφήταις5 of 23

the prophets

G4396

a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet

καὶ6 of 23

And

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἔσονται7 of 23

they shall be

G2071

will be

πᾶς8 of 23

Every man

G3956

all, any, every, the whole

διδακτοὶ9 of 23

taught

G1318

(subjectively) instructed, or (objectively) communicated by teaching

τοῦ10 of 23
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

θεοῦ·11 of 23

of God

G2316

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

πᾶς12 of 23

Every man

G3956

all, any, every, the whole

οὖν13 of 23

therefore

G3767

(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly

14 of 23
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἀκούσας15 of 23

that hath heard

G191

to hear (in various senses)

παρὰ16 of 23

of

G3844

properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj

τοῦ17 of 23
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

πατρὸς18 of 23

the Father

G3962

a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

καὶ19 of 23

And

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

μαθὼν20 of 23

hath learned

G3129

to learn (in any way)

ἔρχεται21 of 23

cometh

G2064

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

πρὸς22 of 23

unto

G4314

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

με23 of 23

me

G3165

me


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of John. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

John 6:45 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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