John 10:41

Authorized King James Version

And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.

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
πολλοὶ
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#3
ἦλθον
G2064
resorted
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#4
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#5
αὐτὸν
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
#6
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
ἔλεγον
G3004
said
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#8
ὅτι
G3754
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#9
Ἰωάννης
G2491
John
joannes (i.e., jochanan), the name of four israelites
#10
μὲν
G3303
no
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
#11
σημεῖον
G4592
miracle
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
#12
ἐποίησεν
G4160
did
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#13
οὐδέν
G3762
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#14
πάντα
G3956
all things
all, any, every, the whole
#15
δὲ
G1161
but
but, and, etc
#16
ὅσα
G3745
that
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#17
εἶπεν
G2036
spake
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#18
Ἰωάννης
G2491
John
joannes (i.e., jochanan), the name of four israelites
#19
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
#20
τούτου
G5127
this man
of (from or concerning) this (person or thing)
#21
ἀληθῆ
G227
true
true (as not concealing)
#22
ἦν
G2258
were
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through universal language and absolute statements. 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 building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of John.

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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