John 15:6

Authorized King James Version

If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐὰν
G1437
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#2
μή
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#3
τις
G5100
a man
some or any person or object
#4
μείνῃ
G3306
abide
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#5
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#6
ἐμοί
G1698
me
to me
#7
βάλλουσιν
G906
cast
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
#8
ἔξω
G1854
forth
out(-side) (of doors), literally or figuratively
#9
ὡς
G5613
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#10
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
κλῆμα
G2814
a branch
a limb or shoot (as if broken off)
#12
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἐξηράνθη
G3583
is withered
to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
συνάγουσιν
G4863
men gather
to lead together, i.e., collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
#16
αὐτὰ
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
#17
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
εἰς
G1519
them into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#19
πῦρ
G4442
the fire
"fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
#20
βάλλουσιν
G906
cast
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
#21
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
καίεται
G2545
they are burned
to set on fire, i.e., kindle or (by implication) consume

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 revelation in this particular way.

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