John 11:45

Authorized King James Version

Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
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
#2
οὖν
G3767
Then
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#3
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#4
ὁ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
Ἰουδαίων
G2453
the Jews
judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah
#6
ὁ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ἐλθόντες
G2064
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#8
πρὸς
G4314
to
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,
#9
ὁ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
Μαρίαν
G3137
Mary
maria or mariam (i.e., mirjam), the name of six christian females
#11
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
θεασάμενοι
G2300
had seen
to look closely at, i.e., (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
#13
ἃ
G3739
the things which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#14
ἐποίησεν
G4160
did
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#15
ὁ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
Ἰησοῦς,
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#17
ἐπίστευσαν
G4100
believed
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
#18
εἰς
G1519
on
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#19
αὐτόν·
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

Analysis

This verse develops the faith and obedience theme central to John. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of faith and obedience within biblical theology. 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

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 faith and obedience 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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