John 12:39
Strong's Lexicon
For this reason
Διὰ (Dia)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

τοῦτο (touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it.

they were unable
ἠδύναντο (ēdynanto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.

οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

to believe.
πιστεύειν (pisteuein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

For
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

again,
πάλιν (palin)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.

Isaiah
Ἠσαΐας (Ēsaias)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2268: Isaiah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Hesaias, an Israelite.

says:
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says:

Young's Literal Translation
Because of this they were not able to believe, that again Isaiah said,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This is why they were unable to believe, because Isaiah also said:

New American Standard Bible
For this reason they could not believe, for Isaiah said again,

King James Bible
Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
Parallel Verses
New International Version
For this reason they could not believe, because, as Isaiah says elsewhere:

New Living Translation
But the people couldn't believe, for as Isaiah also said,

English Standard Version
Therefore they could not believe. For again Isaiah said,

New American Standard Bible
For this reason they could not believe, for Isaiah said again,

King James Bible
Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This is why they were unable to believe, because Isaiah also said:

International Standard Version
This is why they could not believe: Isaiah also said,

NET Bible
For this reason they could not believe, because again Isaiah said,

American Standard Version
For this cause they could not believe, for that Isaiah said again,

English Revised Version
For this cause they could not believe, for that Isaiah said again,

Young's Literal Translation
Because of this they were not able to believe, that again Isaiah said,
















Cross References
John 12:38
That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

John 12:40
He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 12:37
But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

John 12:36
While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

John 12:41
These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

John 12:42
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
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