Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

John 12:49

Of myself [ε ξ ε μ α υ τ ο υ]. Out of myself. This formula occurs only here. The usual expression is ajp' ejmautou. Apo, from, as distinguished from ejk, out of, marks rather the point of departure, while ejk, including this idea, emphasizes the point of departure as the living and impelling source of that which issues forth. In John 7:17, we read, "whether it be out of God [ε κ τ ο υ θ ε ο υ], or whether I speak from myself [α π ε μ α υ τ ο υ]." Gave [ε δ ω κ ε ν]. The best texts read dedeken, the perfect tense, hath given, the result of the gift still abiding. So Rev.

Say - speak [ε ι π ω - λ α λ η σ ω]. The former relating to the substance, and the latter to the form of Jesus ' utterances.

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John 12:49

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