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John 11:49: Meaning Explained
And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,
John 11:49
“One of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You don't understand anything at all!"”
What Does This Verse Mean?
The high priest Caiaphas said: You people don't understand at all!
What’s Happening Here
The high priest thinks he has a better solution than the other leaders.
Key Words
High priestThe most important religious leader in Judaism
CaiaphasThe high priest at the time of Jesus
Why It Matters
This verse reminds us that leaders, even religious ones, can be dismissive and arrogant, cautioning us to value humility and genuine understanding over a sense of superiority.
Did You Know?
Caiaphas was the high priest who, according to the Gospel of John, later unknowingly prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, showing how God can work even through hostile intentions.
Word Study
G1520
oneεἷς
G1161
Andδέ
G1537
ofἐξ
G846
themαὐτοῖς
G2533
named CaiaphasΚαϊάφας
G749
the high priestἀρχιερεὺς
G5607
beingὢν
G1763
yearἐνιαυτοῦ
G1565
that sameἐκείνου
G2036
saidεἶπεν
G5210
YeὙμεῖς
G3756
nothing at allοὐκ
G1492
knowοἴδατε
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