Daily Verse Daily Verse by Faithlife | John 1:14
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1:14 the Word became flesh Continues the symbolism of v. 1 by describing how the logos took on human form (see note on v. 1).
took up residence The Greek verb used here literally means “to dwell in a tent” and likely alludes to the ot tabernacle as God’s dwelling among His people (see Exod 33:7–11; note on Exod 27:21). Through His Son, God is taking up a post among His people just as He had done for ancient Israel.
his glory Alludes to the manifestations of divine glory in the ot. Yahweh’s presence could be found in the tabernacle or temple (Exod 40:34–38; Num 14:10; 1 Kgs 8:10–11; Isa 6:1).
took up residence The Greek verb used here literally means “to dwell in a tent” and likely alludes to the ot tabernacle as God’s dwelling among His people (see Exod 33:7–11; note on Exod 27:21). Through His Son, God is taking up a post among His people just as He had done for ancient Israel.
his glory Alludes to the manifestations of divine glory in the ot. Yahweh’s presence could be found in the tabernacle or temple (Exod 40:34–38; Num 14:10; 1 Kgs 8:10–11; Isa 6:1).
Barry, J. D., Mangum, D., Brown, D. R., Heiser, M. S., Custis, M., Ritzema, E., … Bomar, D. (2012, 2016). Faithlife Study Bible (Jn 1:14). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.