Joh 1:5 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 5. And the light shineth in darkness ] By darkness here may be understood: 1. The heathen world, . 2. The Jewish people. 3. The fallen spirit of man. Comprehended it not. ] αυτοουκατελαβεν, Prevented it not-hindered it not , says Mr. Wakefield, who adds the following judicious note:-"Even in the midst of that darkness of ignorance and idolatry which overspread the world, this light of Divine wisdom was not totally eclipsed: the Jewish nation was a lamp perpetually shining to the surrounding nations; and many bright luminaries, among the heathen , were never wanting in just and worthy notions of the attributes and providence of God's wisdom; which enabled them to shine in some degree, though but as lights in a dark place , . Compare ."

‏ John 1:5

Verse 5. And the light shineth in darkness] By darkness here may be understood: 1. The heathen world, Eph 5:8. 2. The Jewish people. 3. The fallen spirit of man.

Comprehended it not.] αυτοουκατελαβεν, Prevented it not-hindered it not, says Mr. Wakefield, who adds the following judicious note:-"Even in the midst of that darkness of ignorance and idolatry which overspread the world, this light of Divine wisdom was not totally eclipsed: the Jewish nation was a lamp perpetually shining to the surrounding nations; and many bright luminaries, among the heathen, were never wanting in just and worthy notions of the attributes and providence of God's wisdom; which enabled them to shine in some degree, though but as lights in a dark place, 2Pe 1:19. Compare Ac 14:17; 17:28, 29."