SEV Biblia, Chapter 6:55
Porque mi carne es verdadera comida, y mi sangre es verdadera bebida.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - John 6:55
Verse 55. My flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.] Or, rather, My flesh is the true meat, &c. In both clauses of this verse, instead of alhqwv, the adverb, I read alhqhv, the adjective, agreeing with brwsiv. This reading is supported by BCKLT, and twenty-one others; both the Arabic, Coptic, Sahidic, Armenian, two copies of the Itala, Clement, Origen, Cyril, Chrysostom, and Damascenus. Our Lord terms his flesh, the true meat, and his blood the true drink, because those who received the grace merited by his death would be really nourished and supported thereby unto eternal life. He calls himself the true vine, chap. xv. 1, in exactly the same sense in which he calls himself the true bread, chap. vi. 32, and the true meat and drink in this verse.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 55. For my flesh is meat indeed , etc.] Not in a corporeal, but in a spiritual sense; and the same is said of his blood: and my blood is drink indeed , etc. that is, they are both truly meat and drink, as the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions render it; or are true meat and drink, as the Arabic version: in opposition to what was typical meat and drink; as the manna in the wilderness, the water out of the rock, the flesh and wine at the passover, the meat and drink offerings under the law, or any other meats and drinks under that dispensation; and which, though not when Christ said these words, yet now are abolished, being unprofitable, and not to be fed upon. Moreover, these phrases may denote the reality, substance, and solidity of that spiritual food believers have in Christ, in opposition to the imaginary food of sensual sinners, who feed on ashes and bread of deceit; and to that of self-righteous persons, who spend their labour and money for, and live upon that which is not bread, even upon their works of righteousness; and to the superficial tastes of hypocrites and formal professors; and to the charge of enthusiasm; and even to the outward elements of bread, and wine, in the Lords supper, since instituted; and as it may be attended upon by persons destitute of the grace of God. And these words may also be expressive of the virtue, efficacy, and excellency of this food, it being soul quickening, nourishing, strengthening, satisfying, and delightful food, as well as spiritual and savoury; not to carnal persons, or outward professors, but to new born babes, and true believers; and which, by them, may be had, and to the full, and that in due season, even every day, and is what will abide for ever.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 52-59 - The flesh and blood of the Son of man, denote the Redeemer in the nature of man; Christ and him crucified, and the redemption wrought ou by him, with all the precious benefits of redemption; pardon of sin acceptance with God, the way to the throne of grace, the promises of the covenant, and eternal life. These are called the flesh and blood of Christ, because they are purchased by the breaking his body, and the shedding of his blood. Also, because they are meat and drink to ou souls. Eating this flesh and drinking this blood mean believing in Christ. We partake of Christ and his benefits by faith. The soul tha rightly knows its state and wants, finds whatever can calm the conscience, and promote true holiness, in the redeemer, God manifest in the flesh. Meditating upon the cross of Christ gives life to ou repentance, love, and gratitude. We live by him, as our bodies live by our food. We live by him, as the members by the head, the branches be the root: because he lives we shall live also.
Greek Textus Receptus
η 3588 T-NSF γαρ 1063 CONJ σαρξ 4561 N-NSF μου 3450 P-1GS αληθως 230 ADV εστιν 2076 5748 V-PXI-3S βρωσις 1035 N-NSF και 2532 CONJ το 3588 T-NSN αιμα 129 N-NSN μου 3450 P-1GS αληθως 230 ADV εστιν 2076 5748 V-PXI-3S ποσις 4213 N-NSF
Vincent's NT Word Studies
55. Indeed (alhqwv). Literally, truly. The best texts read ajlhqhv, true: true meat, true drink.
