John 11:30
Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.
Original Language Analysis
ἐληλύθει
come
G2064
ἐληλύθει
come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
3 of 18
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
5 of 18
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
6 of 18
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀλλ'
but
G235
ἀλλ'
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
9 of 18
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τόπῳ
that place
G5117
τόπῳ
that place
Strong's:
G5117
Word #:
13 of 18
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc
ὑπήντησεν
met
G5221
ὑπήντησεν
met
Strong's:
G5221
Word #:
15 of 18
to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e., to encounter, fall in with
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
16 of 18
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
Historical Context
The location outside the village where Martha met Jesus suggests a customary meeting place or spot visible from the house, allowing Martha to see His approach.
Questions for Reflection
- How do small geographical details confirm the Gospel's eyewitness nature?
- What does Jesus' controlled movement teach about sovereignty in ministry?
- In what ways does Christ create space for private encounter before public ministry?
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Analysis & Commentary
John clarifies that Jesus had not yet entered the village but remained where Martha met Him. This geographical detail explains the narrative sequence and maintains historical precision. Jesus' position outside the village may reflect deliberate choice—controlling the encounter's setting and timing. It also allows Martha and Mary private audience before the crowd arrives. This detail demonstrates John's eyewitness accuracy and Christ's intentional movement through these events.