John 10:28

Authorized King James Version

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
κἀγὼ
G2504
And I
so also the dative case ????? <pronunciation strongs="kam-oy'"/>, and accusative case ???? <pronunciation strongs="kam-eh'"/> and (or also, even, etc.
#2
ζωὴν
G2222
life
life (literally or figuratively)
#3
αἰώνιον
G166
eternal
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
#4
δίδωμι
G1325
give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#5
αὐτὰ
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
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#8
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#9
ἀπόλωνται
G622
perish
to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
#10
εἰς
G1519
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#11
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
αἰῶνα
G165
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
οὐχ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#15
ἁρπάσει
G726
man pluck
to seize (in various applications)
#16
τις
G5100
any
some or any person or object
#17
αὐτὰ
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
#18
ἐκ
G1537
out of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#19
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
χειρός
G5495
hand
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
#21
μου
G3450
my
of me

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Analysis

This verse develops the divine love theme central to John. The concept of life reflects the essential nature of God revealed through Christ. 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

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 life in this particular way.

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