John 15:5

Authorized King James Version

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἐγώ

G1473

i, me

εἰμι

G1510

i exist (used only when emphatic)

ἡ

G3588

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

ἄμπελος

G288

the vine

a vine (as coiling about a support)

ὑμεῖς

G5210

you (as subjective of verb)

τὰ

G3588

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

κλήματα

G2814

are the branches

a limb or shoot (as if broken off)

ὁ

G3588

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

μένων

G3306

He that abideth

to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)

#10

ἐν

G1722

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

#11

ἐμοὶ

G1698

to me

#12

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.

#13

ἐν

G1722

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

#14

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

#15

οὗτος

G3778

the same

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

#16

φέρει

G5342

bringeth forth

to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)

#17

καρπὸν

G2590

fruit

fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively

#18

πολύν

G4183

much

(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

#19

ὅτι

G3754

for

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#20

χωρὶς

G5565

without

at a space, i.e., separately or apart from (often as preposition)

#21

ἐμοῦ

G1700

of me

#22

οὐ

G3756

nothing

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

#23

δύνασθε

G1410

ye can

to be able or possible

#24

ποιεῖν

G4160

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

#25

οὐδέν

G3762

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

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

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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about divine love?
How does this verse's literary context within John chapter 15 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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