1 John 5:11

Authorized King James Version

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
αὕτη
G3778
this
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#3
ἐστιν
G2076
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#4
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
μαρτυρία
G3141
the record
evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
#6
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#7
ζωὴ
G2222
life
life (literally or figuratively)
#8
αἰώνιον
G166
eternal
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
#9
ἔδωκεν
G1325
hath given
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#10
ἡμῖν
G2254
to us
to (or for, with, by) us
#11
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
Θεός,
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
αὕτη
G3778
this
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#15
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ζωὴ
G2222
life
life (literally or figuratively)
#17
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#18
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
υἱῷ
G5207
Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#20
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
#21
ἐστιν
G2076
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

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Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 John, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of life connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about life, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 John.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 John Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes life in this particular way.

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