John 15:24

Authorized King James Version

If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.

Word-by-Word Analysis

εἰ

G1487

if, whether, that, etc

τὰ

G3588

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

ἔργα

G2041

the works

toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act

μὴ

G3361

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

πεποίηκεν,

G4160

I had

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

ἐν

G1722

among

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

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

ἃ

G3739

which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

οὐδεὶς

G3762

none

not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing

#10

ἄλλος

G243

other man

"else," i.e., different (in many applications)

#11

πεποίηκεν,

G4160

I had

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

#12

ἁμαρτίαν

G266

sin

a sin (properly abstract)

#13

οὐκ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#14

εἴχον·

G2192

had

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

#15

νῦν

G3568

now

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

#16

δὲ

G1161

but

but, and, etc

#17

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#18

ἑωράκασιν

G3708

have they

by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear

#19

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#20

μεμισήκασιν

G3404

hated

to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less

#21

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#22

ἐμὲ

G1691

#23

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#24

τὸν

G3588

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

#25

πατέρα

G3962

Father

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

#26

μου

G3450

of me

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about divine love?
What practical applications emerge from understanding divine love as presented in this verse, particularly in light of responding to cultural confusion about the nature of love and relationships?
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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