Galatians 1:12

Authorized King James Version

For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οὐδὲ
G3761
neither
not however, i.e., neither, nor, not even
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ἐγὼ
G1473
I
i, me
#4
παρὰ
G3844
of
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#5
ἀνθρώπου
G444
man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#6
παρέλαβον
G3880
received
to receive near, i.e., associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
#7
αὐτό
G846
it
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
#8
οὔτε
G3777
neither
not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even
#9
ἐδιδάχθην
G1321
was I taught
to teach (in the same broad application)
#10
ἀλλὰ
G235
it but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#11
δι'
G1223
by
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#12
ἀποκαλύψεως
G602
the revelation
disclosure
#13
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
of Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#14
Χριστοῦ
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Galatians. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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.

Questions for Reflection