John 18:13

Authorized King James Version

And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἀπήγαγον
G520
away
to take off (in various senses)
#3
αὐτὸν
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
#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
Ἅνναν
G452
Annas
annas (i.e., g0367), an israelite
#6
πρῶτον·
G4412
first
firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)
#7
ἦν
G2258
he was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#8
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#9
πενθερὸς
G3995
father in law
a wife's father
#10
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
Καϊάφα
G2533
to Caiaphas
the dell; caiaphas (i.e., cajepha), an israelite
#12
ὃς
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#13
ἦν
G2258
he was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#14
ἀρχιερεὺς
G749
the high priest
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
#15
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἐνιαυτοῦ
G1763
year
a year
#17
ἐκείνου·
G1565
that same
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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