John 13:32

Authorized King James Version

If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἰ
G1487
If
if, whether, that, etc
#2
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
θεὸς
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#4
δοξάσει
G1392
be glorified
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
#5
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#6
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
#7
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
θεὸς
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#10
δοξάσει
G1392
be glorified
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
#11
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
#12
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#13
ἑαυτῷ,
G1438
himself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#14
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
εὐθὺς
G2117
straightway
straight, i.e., (literally) level, or (figuratively) true; adverbially (of time) at once
#16
δοξάσει
G1392
be glorified
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
#17
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

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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