John 8:5

John · New Testament · Chapter 8

“Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?”John 8:5

What Does John 8:5 Mean?

John 8:5 is found in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (10)

These passages are connected to John 8:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Leviticus 20:10“And the man that committeth adultery with another man’s wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour’s wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.”Deuteronomy 22:21“Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father’s house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father’s house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you.”Ezekiel 16:38“And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy.”Matthew 5:17“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.”Matthew 19:6“Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”Matthew 22:16“And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.”Ezekiel 16:40“They shall also bring up a company against thee, and they shall stone thee with stones, and thrust thee through with their swords.”John 8:59“Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.”Ezekiel 23:47“And the company shall stone them with stones, and dispatch them with their swords; they shall slay their sons and their daughters, and burn up their houses with fire.”John 5:45“Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.”

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