John 12:13

Authorized King James Version

Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἔλαβον
G2983
Took
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#2
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
βαΐα
G902
branches
a palm twig (as going out far)
#4
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
φοινίκων
G5404
of palm trees
a palm-tree
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
ἐξῆλθον
G1831
went forth
to issue (literally or figuratively)
#8
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#9
ὑπάντησιν
G5222
meet
an encounter or concurrence (with g1519 for infinitive, in order to fall in with)
#10
αὐτῷ
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
#11
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
ἔκραζον,
G2896
cried
properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e., (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
#13
Ὡσαννά·
G5614
Hosanna
oh save!; hosanna (i.e., hoshia-na), an exclamation of adoration
#14
εὐλογημένος
G2127
Blessed
to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
#15
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἐρχόμενος
G2064
that cometh
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#17
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#18
ὀνόματι
G3686
the name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#19
κυρίου
G2962
of the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#20
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
βασιλεὺς
G935
is the King
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
#22
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
Ἰσραήλ
G2474
of Israel
israel (i.e., jisrael), the adopted name of jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

This verse develops the divine love theme central to John. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the essential nature of God revealed through Christ. The divine name or title here functions within theological biography emphasizing Jesus' divine identity to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 divine love 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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