John 18:26

Authorized King James Version

One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
λέγει
G3004
saith
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#2
εἷς
G1520
One
one
#3
ἐκ
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
#4
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
δούλων
G1401
the servants
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
#6
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ἀρχιερέως
G749
of the high priest
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
#8
συγγενὴς
G4773
his kinsman
a relative (by blood); by extension, a fellow countryman
#9
ὢν
G5607
being
being
#10
οὗ
G3739
whose
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#11
ἀπέκοψεν
G609
cut off
to amputate; reflexively (by irony) to mutilate (the privy parts)
#12
Πέτρος
G4074
Peter
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
#13
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ὠτίον
G5621
ear
an earlet, i.e., one of the ears, or perhaps the lobe of the ear
#15
Οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#16
ἐγώ
G1473
I
i, me
#17
σε
G4571
thee
thee
#18
εἶδον
G1492
Did
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#19
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#20
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
κήπῳ
G2779
the garden
a garden
#22
μετ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#23
αὐτοῦ
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through rhetorical questioning that engages the reader. 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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