“Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!”
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, 'Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit' — Jesus' unprompted insight into Nathanael's character demonstrates supernatural knowledge, constituting a sign (sēmeion) of messianic identity. "Israelite...in whom there is no deceit" may allude to Jacob's deceits and his transformation into Israel, suggesting Nathanael represents the renewed Israel. The compliment's basis in Jesus' divine perception begins to persuade Nathanael.
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