John 12:27

Authorized King James Version

Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.

Word-by-Word Analysis

Νῦν

G3568

Now

"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate

ἡ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ψυχή

G5590

soul

breath, i.e., (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from g4151, wh

μου

G3450

of me

τετάρακται

G5015

to stir or agitate (roil water)

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

τί

G5101

what

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

εἴπω

G2036

shall I say

to speak or say (by word or writing)

Πάτερ

G3962

Father

a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

#10

σῶσόν

G4982

save

to save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

#11

με

G3165

#12

ἐκ

G1537

from

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

#13

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

ὥραν

G5610

hour

an "hour" (literally or figuratively)

#15

ταύτης

G3778

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

#16

ἀλλὰ

G235

but

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

#17

διὰ

G1223

cause

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

#18

τοῦτο

G5124

for this

that thing

#19

ἦλθον

G2064

came I

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#20

εἰς

G1519

unto

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

ὥραν

G5610

hour

an "hour" (literally or figuratively)

#23

ταύτην

G3778

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 salvation 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.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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John 12:27

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