John 18:31

Authorized King James Version

Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἶπον
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#2
οὖν
G3767
Then
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#3
αὐτῷ
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
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
Πιλᾶτος
G4091
Pilate
close-pressed, i.e., firm; pilatus, a roman
#6
Λάβετε
G2983
Take
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#7
αὐτῷ
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
#8
ὑμεῖς
G5210
ye
you (as subjective of verb)
#9
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
κατὰ
G2596
according
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#11
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
νόμον
G3551
law
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of moses (including the volume); also of the gospel), or figurat
#13
ὑμῶν
G5216
to your
of (from or concerning) you
#14
κρίνατε
G2919
judge
by implication, to try, condemn, punish
#15
αὐτῷ
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
#16
εἶπον
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#17
οὖν
G3767
Then
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#18
αὐτῷ
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
#19
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
Ἰουδαῖοι
G2453
The Jews
judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah
#21
Ἡμῖν
G2254
for us
to (or for, with, by) us
#22
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#23
ἔξεστιν
G1832
It is
so also ???? <pronunciation strongs="ex-on'"/> neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of g1510 expressed); impersonally, it
#24
ἀποκτεῖναι
G615
to death
to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
#25
οὐδένα·
G3762
any man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing

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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