John 10:16

Authorized King James Version

And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

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
ἄλλα
G243
other
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#3
πρόβατα
G4263
sheep
something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e., (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively)
#4
ἔχω
G2192
I have
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#5
ἃ
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#6
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#7
ἔστιν
G2076
are
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#8
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#9
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
αὐλῆς
G833
fold
a yard (as open to the wind); by implication, a mansion
#11
ταύτης·
G3778
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#12
κἀκεῖνα
G2548
them also
likewise that (or those)
#13
με
G3165
I
me
#14
δεῖ
G1163
must
also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
#15
ἀγαγεῖν
G71
bring
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
φωνῆς
G5456
voice
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
#19
μου
G3450
my
of me
#20
ἀκούσουσιν
G191
they shall hear
to hear (in various senses)
#21
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
γενήσεται
G1096
there shall be
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#23
εἷς
G1520
and one
one
#24
ποίμνη
G4167
fold
a flock (literally or figuratively)
#25
εἷς
G1520
and one
one
#26
ποιμήν
G4166
shepherd
a shepherd (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

The divine love theme here intersects with God's covenantal faithfulness demonstrated throughout salvation history. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation from covenant love in the Old Testament to agape love in the New. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about hesed in the Old Testament and agape in the New Testament.

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 divine love 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 revelation in this particular way.

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