John 1:45

Nathanael. the gift of God. Hebrew. Nethane'el

; as in Num 1:8. 1 Chronicles 2:14. Generally identified with Bartholomew (Aramaic. App-94.)

Law... Prophets. See notes on Luke 24:44.

did write. wrote. See App-47. Nazareth. App-169.

the son of Joseph. The words are Philip's, and expressed the popular belief. Compare App-99.

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