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From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
in addition
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
well in the past; former
From this reading And straightway many of them departed from him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
take in solid food
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
GalileenounUS /ˈɡæləliː/
an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
insomuchadverb
to such an extent or degree; so
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
mannanounUS /ˈmænə/
hardened sugary exudation of various trees
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
MessiahnounUS /məˈsaɪə/
any expected deliverer
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
NazarethnounUS /ˈnæzərɪθ/
a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
not any; not one
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
parablesnounUS /ˈperəbəlz/
plural of “parable” — a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
ScribesnounUS /skraɪbz/
plural of “scribe” — French playwright (1791-1861)
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
express in speech
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading And straightway many of them departed from him.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
push forcefully
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For he began to teach us at this time that he should give us no new law, but a certain manna or bread from heaven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
at the time that
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Now albeit I have myself heard the Scribes speak of “the days when Israel shall _eat_ the Messiah,”(8) meaning that Israel shall enjoy the presence of the Messiah, yet Jesus seemed to mean somewhat more than this, insomuch that his words were a stumbling‐block unto many.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Now if he had said no more than this, this was not hard to understand; for our Scribes also taught in parables after this fashion: but he added that this manna or bread from heaven should be himself, his flesh and his blood, which should be given for the life of the world.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now so it was that, at this time, the more the hearts of the people were drawn toward Jesus (for though the people of Nazareth had rejected him, yet was he much honoured in the rest of Galilee), so much the more did Jesus seem to thrust them away.
