Who is "The Prophet"?

[Laurlaur99]

I was reading John 7 and in 7:40-41 it says, "When they heard these words, some of the people said, “This really is the Prophet.” Others said, “This is lthe Christ.” But some said, “Is the Christ to come from Galilee?"

Were the Jews waiting for a specific prophet? I know they were waiting for the messiah, but were they also waiting for a prophet? I think it's a specific person because they said "the Prophet" instead of "a prophet".

If so, could someone please provide some evidence about the Prophet (biblical source, historical Jewish source, perhaps a greek explanation...)? Thank you!

 

[B-A-C]

I have read several different commentaries on this...

John 7:40 Commentaries: Some of the people therefore, when they heard these words, were saying, "This certainly is the Prophet."

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...they may be correct. But it is also possible that people thought the Messiah had not yet come... Acts 3:22; Acts 7:37; - which are quoting Deut 18:15; Deut 18:18;
There had already been a number of prophets in the old testament, perhaps some thought it's been a few hundred years... it's time God sent us another one.
He has always sent us one in the past.... could this guy (Jesus) be "the prophet" (that we think is supposed to come). Matt 21:11; Mark 6:14-15;

On the other hand... Jesus was a prophet. Matt 13:57; Mark 6:4; Luke 4:24; John 4:19;

Jesus called Himself a prophet in Luke 13:33; - This could be the fulfillment of Deut 18:15-18;

 

[saginon]

I have read several different commentaries on this...

John 7:40 Commentaries: Some of the people therefore, when they heard these words, were saying, "This certainly is the Prophet."

biblehub.com

What does John 7:40 mean? | BibleRef.com

Some of the people therefore, after they heard these words, were saying, 'This truly is the Prophet.' - What is the meaning of John 7:40?

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John 7:40 - Bible Verse Meaning and Commentary

What does John 7:40 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.

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...they may be correct. But it is also possible that people thought the Messiah had not yet come... Acts 3:22; Acts 7:37; - which are quoting Deut 18:15; Deut 18:18;
There had already been a number of prophets in the old testament, perhaps some thought it's been a few hundred years... it's time God sent us another one.
He has always sent us one in the past.... could this guy (Jesus) be "the prophet" (that we think is supposed to come). Matt 21:11; Mark 6:14-15;

On the other hand... Jesus was a prophet. Matt 13:57; Mark 6:4; Luke 4:24; John 4:19;

Jesus called Himself a prophet in Luke 13:33; - This could be the fulfillment of Deut 18:15-18;

The 'prophet' - Jesus is most definitely is a fulfillment of Deut. 18:15-18.

 

[bibleguy]

The 'prophet' - Jesus is most definitely is a fulfillment of Deut. 18:15-18.

True! But then Jesus ("like unto Moses", Dt. 18:15) also required Torah (like Moses did).
But then, most of us Christians don't even accept that!
Time for us to realize Jesus was not joking: Mt.5:19.
blessings...

 

[John Prewett]

Luke 7:50
He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”

 

[Hekuran]

There's two likely options for The Prophet.

The people were expecting the return of Elijah. Some believed that Jesus was Elijah. See Matthew 16.

'Messiah' means 'anointed'. Its a role that embraces prophet, priest and king. So 'The Prophet' is another way to say Messiah.