John 17:15

Authorized King James Version

I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#2
ἐρωτῶ
G2065
I pray
to interrogate; by implication, to request
#3
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#4
ἄρῃς
G142
thou shouldest take
to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e., weigh
#5
αὐτοὺς
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
#6
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#7
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
κόσμου
G2889
the world
orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
#9
ἀλλ'
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#10
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#11
τηρήσῃς
G5083
thou shouldest keep
to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from g5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from g2892
#12
αὐτοὺς
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
#13
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#14
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
πονηροῦ
G4190
the evil
hurtful, i.e., evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from g2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from g455

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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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