John 20:28 to Psalms 35:23-24

NT Text: John 20:28

OT Source(s):

• Psalms 35:23-24 (both expressions juxtaposed with reference to Yahweh)
• John 1:1, 18 (inclusio—Word was God; only God has made Father known)
• Numerous OT passages using "Lord" and "God" together for Yahweh

Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Reference Type: Allusion

Connection Method(s): Longitudinal Theme

Significance: Climactic christological confession, in inclusio with 1:1, 18, is Thomas's confession of Jesus as his "Lord" and "God" in 20:28 (Harris; Ridderbos). In OT these two expressions frequently juxtaposed with reference to Yahweh (e.g., Psalm 35:23-24).