John 11:46

Authorized King James Version

But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τινὲς
G5100
some
some or any person or object
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
ἐξ
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
αὐτοῖς
G846
them
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
#5
ἀπῆλθον
G565
went their ways
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#6
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,
#7
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
Φαρισαίους
G5330
the Pharisees
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
#9
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
εἶπον
G2036
told
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#11
αὐτοῖς
G846
them
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
#12
ἃ
G3739
what things
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#13
ἐποίησεν
G4160
had done
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#14
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

The historical context of the late first century during increasing tension between synagogue and church provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The late first-century Jewish-Christian tensions and Hellenistic thought would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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