Joh 12:38 | NET2full | STEP | so that the word of the prophet Isaiah would be fulfilled . He said , “ Lord , who has believed our message , and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed ? ”

‏ John 12:38

38 so that the word ^{▼▼tn Or “message.”} of the prophet Isaiah would be fulfilled. He said, ^{▼▼tn Grk “who said.”} “Lord , who has believed our message, and to whom has the arm of the Lord ^{▼▼tn “The arm of the Lord” is an idiom for “God’s great power” (as exemplified through Jesus’ miraculous signs). This response of unbelief is interpreted by the author as a fulfillment of the prophetic words of Isaiah (Isa 53:1). The phrase ὁ βραχίων κυρίου (ho brachiōn kuriou) is a figurative reference to God’s activity and power which has been revealed in the sign-miracles which Jesus has performed (compare the previous verse).} been revealed?” ^{▼▼sn A quotation from Isa 53:1.}