1 John 1:7

Authorized King James Version

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐὰν
if
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#2
δὲ
But
but, and, etc
#3
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#4
τῷ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
φωτί,
the light
luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
#6
περιπατῶμεν
we walk
to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
#7
ὡς
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#8
αὐτοῦ
he
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#9
ἐστιν
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#10
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#11
τῷ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
φωτί,
the light
luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
#13
κοινωνίαν
fellowship
partnership, i.e., (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction
#14
ἔχομεν
we have
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#15
μετ'
one with another
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#16
ἀλλήλων
one another
#17
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
αἷμα
the blood
blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of christ); by implication, bloodshed, also k
#20
Ἰησοῦ
of Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#21
Χριστοῦ
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#22
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
υἱοῦ
Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#24
αὐτοῦ
he
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#25
καθαρίζει
cleanseth
to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
#26
ἡμᾶς
us
us
#27
ἀπὸ
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#28
πάσης
all
all, any, every, the whole
#29
ἁμαρτίας
sin
a sin (properly abstract)

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Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 John, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to 1 John's theological argument.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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