John 16:5

Authorized King James Version

But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
νῦν
G3568
now
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
ὑπάγεις
G5217
I go my way
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
#4
πρὸς
G4314
to
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#5
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
πέμψαντά
G3992
him that sent
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term
#7
με
G3165
me
me
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
οὐδεὶς
G3762
none
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#10
ἐξ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#11
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#12
ἐρωτᾷ
G2065
asketh
to interrogate; by implication, to request
#13
με
G3165
me
me
#14
Ποῦ
G4226
Whither
as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
#15
ὑπάγεις
G5217
I go my way
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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