John 11:27
She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
Original Language Analysis
λέγει
She saith
G3004
λέγει
She saith
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
1 of 20
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτῷ
unto him
G846
αὐτῷ
unto him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
2 of 20
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
κύριε
Lord
G2962
κύριε
Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
4 of 20
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
πεπίστευκα
believe
G4100
πεπίστευκα
believe
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
6 of 20
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
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
7 of 20
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Χριστὸς
the Christ
G5547
Χριστὸς
the Christ
Strong's:
G5547
Word #:
11 of 20
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸς
the Son
G5207
υἱὸς
the Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
13 of 20
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεοῦ
of God
G2316
θεοῦ
of God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
15 of 20
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
17 of 20
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
18 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Matthew 16:16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.John 6:69And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.John 6:14Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.Malachi 3:1Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.
Historical Context
A woman's theological confession was unusual in first-century Judaism where formal religious education was male-dominated. Jesus' acceptance of Martha's confession affirms women's spiritual discernment and faith.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Martha's confession demonstrate that true faith precedes miraculous proof?
- What does the threefold nature of her confession teach about complete faith in Christ?
- In what ways does your confession of Christ go beyond intellectual assent to personal conviction?
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Analysis & Commentary
Martha's confession ranks among Scripture's greatest Christological affirmations, paralleling Peter's at Caesarea Philippi (Matt 16:16). She confesses Jesus as 'the Christ' (Messiah), 'the Son of God' (deity), and the one prophesied who 'should come into the world' (John 6:14). This threefold confession demonstrates full-orbed faith in Jesus' identity. Her confession comes before the miracle, showing faith precedes sight. This validates Jesus' teaching that spiritual birth precedes spiritual sight (3:3).