John 1:34
And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
Original Language Analysis
κἀγὼ
And I
G2504
κἀγὼ
And I
Strong's:
G2504
Word #:
1 of 11
so also the dative case ????? <pronunciation strongs="kam-oy'"/>, and accusative case ???? <pronunciation strongs="kam-eh'"/> and (or also, even, etc.
ἑώρακα
saw
G3708
ἑώρακα
saw
Strong's:
G3708
Word #:
2 of 11
by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
3 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
μεμαρτύρηκα
bare record
G3140
μεμαρτύρηκα
bare record
Strong's:
G3140
Word #:
4 of 11
to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
5 of 11
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
οὗτός
this
G3778
οὗτός
this
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
6 of 11
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 11
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸς
the Son
G5207
υἱὸς
the Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
9 of 11
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
Cross References
Psalms 2:7I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.Matthew 4:3And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.John 1:49Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.Revelation 2:18And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.Romans 1:4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:John 20:31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.Hebrews 7:3Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.1 John 3:8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.1 John 2:23Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
Historical Context
'Son of God' in Jewish context could mean Messiah, but John's Gospel consistently uses it to signify ontological deity and unique relationship with the Father, a claim that led to accusations of blasphemy (John 5:18, 10:33).
Questions for Reflection
- How does recognizing Jesus as 'the Son of God' impact your daily trust in His person and work?
- What is the relationship between faithful witness (like John's) and others coming to faith in Christ?
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Analysis & Commentary
John's climactic testimony—'this is the Son of God'—declares Christ's unique divine sonship, not mere messianic status. The perfect tense 'I saw' (Greek: heōraka) emphasizes the continuing validity of his eyewitness testimony. This verse exemplifies the Gospel's purpose: presenting evidence that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (John 20:31).