John 10:25

Authorized King James Version

Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀπεκρίθη
G611
answered
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#2
αὐτοῖς
G846
them
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
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#5
Εἶπον
G2036
I told
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#6
ὑμῖν
G5213
you
to (with or by) you
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#9
πιστεύετε·
G4100
ye believed
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
#10
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ἔργα
G2041
the works
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
#12
ἃ
G3739
that
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#13
ἐγὼ
G1473
I
i, me
#14
ποιῶ
G4160
do
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#15
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#16
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
ὀνόματι
G3686
name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#18
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
πατρός
G3962
Father's
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#20
μου
G3450
my
of me
#21
ταῦτα
G5023
they
these things
#22
μαρτυρεῖ
G3140
bear witness
to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)
#23
περὶ
G4012
of
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#24
ἐμοῦ·
G1700
me
of me

Analysis

This verse develops the faith and obedience theme central to John. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of faith and obedience within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to theological biography emphasizing Jesus' divine identity, 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

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 faith and obedience 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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