John 1:12

Authorized King James Version

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὅσοι
G3745
as many as
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
ἔλαβον
G2983
received
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#4
αὐτοῦ
G846
him
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
#5
ἔδωκεν
G1325
gave he
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#6
αὐτοῦ
G846
him
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
#7
ἐξουσίαν
G1849
power
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#8
τέκνα
G5043
the sons
a child (as produced)
#9
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#10
γενέσθαι
G1096
to become
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#11
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
πιστεύουσιν
G4100
even to them that believe
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
#13
εἰς
G1519
on
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#14
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ὄνομα
G3686
name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#16
αὐτοῦ
G846
him
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

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Analysis

This verse develops the faith and obedience theme central to John. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of faith and obedience within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within theological biography emphasizing Jesus' divine identity to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of faith and obedience within the theological tradition of John Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

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