John 11:40

Authorized King James Version

Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
λέγει
G3004
saith
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#2
αὐτῇ
G846
unto her
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
Οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#6
εἶπόν
G2036
Said I
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#7
σοι
G4671
unto thee
to thee
#8
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#9
ἐὰν
G1437
if
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#10
πιστεύσῃς
G4100
thou wouldest believe
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
#11
ὄψει
G3700
thou shouldest see
to gaze (i.e., with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from g0991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from g1
#12
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
δόξαν
G1391
the glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#14
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights faith and obedience through rhetorical questioning that engages the reader. The theological weight of glory connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about glory, 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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of faith and obedience 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 glory in this particular way.

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