John 1:39

Authorized King James Version

He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
λέγει
G3004
He saith
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#2
αὐτῷ
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
#3
ἦλθον
G2064
Come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#4
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
εἶδον
G1492
saw
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#6
ἦλθον
G2064
Come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
εἶδον
G1492
saw
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#9
ποῦ
G4225
as adverb of place, somewhere, i.e., nearly
#10
ἔμειναν
G3306
abode
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#11
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
παρ'
G3844
with
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#13
αὐτῷ
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
#14
ἔμειναν
G3306
abode
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#15
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἡμέραν
G2250
day
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#17
ἐκείνην·
G1565
that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#18
ὥρα
G5610
hour
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
#19
δέ
G1161
for
but, and, etc
#20
ἦν
G2258
it was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#21
ὡς
G5613
about
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#22
δεκάτη
G1182
the tenth
tenth

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love 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 John's theological argument.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on divine love particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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