Joh 5:46 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 46. He wrote of me. ] For instance, in reciting the prophecy of Jacob, . The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until SHILOH come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be . And in : I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren like unto thee; and I will put my words in his mouth , &c. Confer this with , and . Besides, Moses pointed out the Messiah in a multitude of symbols and figures , which are found in the history of the patriarchs, the ceremonial laws, and especially in the whole sacrificial system. All these were well-defined, though shadowy representations of the birth, life, sufferings, death, and resurrection of the Saviour of the world. Add to this, Moses has given you certain marks to distinguish the false from the true prophet, , which, if you apply to me, you will find that I am not a false but a true prophet of the Most High God.

‏ John 5:46

Verse 46. He wrote of me.] For instance, in reciting the prophecy of Jacob, Ge 49:10. The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until SHILOH come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. And in De 18:18: I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren like unto thee; and I will put my words in his mouth, &c. Confer this with Ac 3:22, and Ac 7:37. Besides, Moses pointed out the Messiah in a multitude of symbols and figures, which are found in the history of the patriarchs, the ceremonial laws, and especially in the whole sacrificial system. All these were well-defined, though shadowy representations of the birth, life, sufferings, death, and resurrection of the Saviour of the world. Add to this, Moses has given you certain marks to distinguish the false from the true prophet, De 13:1-3; 18:22, which, if you apply to me, you will find that I am not a false but a true prophet of the Most High God.