John 16:30

Authorized King James Version

Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

Word-by-Word Analysis

νῦν

G3568

Now

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

οἶδας

G1492

are we sure

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

οἶδας

G1492

are we sure

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

πάντα

G3956

all things

all, any, every, the whole

καὶ

G2532

and

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

οὐ

G3756

not

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

χρείαν

G5532

needest

employment, i.e., an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution

ἔχεις

G2192

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

#10

ἵνα

G2443

that

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

#11

τίς

G5100

any man

some or any person or object

#12

σε

G4571

thee

#13

ἐρωτᾷ·

G2065

should ask

to interrogate; by implication, to request

#14

ἐν

G1722

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

#15

τούτῳ

G5129

this

to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)

#16

πιστεύομεν

G4100

we believe

to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch

#17

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#18

ἀπὸ

G575

from

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

#19

θεοῦ

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#20

ἐξῆλθες

G1831

thou camest forth

to issue (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

The faith and obedience theme here intersects with the proper human response to divine revelation across Scripture. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

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 faith and obedience 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.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within John chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding faith and obedience as presented in this verse, particularly in light of challenging cultural relativism with objective truth claims?

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