John 15:4

Authorized King James Version

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
μείνητε
G3306
Abide
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#2
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#3
ἐμοὶ
G1698
me
to me
#4
κἀγὼ
G2504
and I
so also the dative case ????? <pronunciation strongs="kam-oy'"/>, and accusative case ???? <pronunciation strongs="kam-eh'"/> and (or also, even, etc.
#5
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#6
ὑμῖν
G5213
you
to (with or by) you
#7
καθὼς
G2531
As
just (or inasmuch) as, that
#8
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
κλῆμα
G2814
the branch
a limb or shoot (as if broken off)
#10
οὐ
G3756
cannot
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#11
δύναται
G1410
to be able or possible
#12
καρπὸν
G2590
fruit
fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
#13
φέρειν
G5342
bear
to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
#14
ἀφ'
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#15
ἑαυτοῦ
G1438
itself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#16
ἐὰν
G1437
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#17
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#18
μείνητε
G3306
Abide
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#19
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#20
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
ἀμπέλῳ
G288
the vine
a vine (as coiling about a support)
#22
οὕτως
G3779
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#23
οὐδὲ
G3761
no more
not however, i.e., neither, nor, not even
#24
ὑμεῖς
G5210
can ye
you (as subjective of verb)
#25
ἐὰν
G1437
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#26
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#27
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#28
ἐμοὶ
G1698
me
to me
#29
μείνητε
G3306
Abide
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)

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

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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