John 11:56

Authorized King James Version

Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐζήτουν
G2212
sought they for
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
#2
οὖν
G3767
Then
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#3
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Ἰησοῦν
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#5
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
ἔλεγον
G3004
spake
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#7
μετ'
G3326
among
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#8
ἀλλήλων
G240
themselves
one another
#9
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#10
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ἱερῷ
G2411
the temple
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
#12
ἑστηκότες
G2476
as they stood
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
#13
Τί
G5101
What
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#14
δοκεῖ
G1380
think
compare the base of g1166) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
#15
ὑμῖν
G5213
ye
to (with or by) you
#16
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#17
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#18
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#19
ἔλθῃ
G2064
come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#20
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#21
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
ἑορτήν
G1859
the feast
a festival

Analysis

This verse develops the divine love theme central to John. The concept of divine revelation reflects the essential nature of God revealed through Christ. 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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of divine love 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

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