Cambridge Greek Testament Commentary

John 7:32

οἱ� (S. John’s invariable order; John 7:45; John 11:47; John 11:57; John 18:3) for οἱ Φ. κ. οἱ�., on overwhelming evidence.

32. γογγύζοντος. Here, as in John 7:12, mere muttering, as distinct from murmuring, seems to be meant: see on John 6:41. But they are restless at all this uncertainty. The Pharisees (comp. John 4:1) hear what they say and report it to the Sanhedrin, which orders His arrest.

ἀρχιερεῖς. First mention of them by S. John. The word signifies, not the heads of the 24 courses of priests, but Caiaphas, Annas, and the other ex-high-priests, with, perhaps, their relations in the Sanhedrin (Acts 4:6). see on John 11:48; John 18:13. Note that in this the reckless hierarchy, who were mainly Sadducees, combine with the Pharisees; comp. John 7:45; John 11:47; John 11:57; John 18:3. On πιάσωσιν see on John 7:30.

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