John 18:9

Authorized King James Version

That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἵνα
G2443
That
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#2
πληρωθῇ
G4137
might be fulfilled
to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
λόγος
G3056
the saying
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#5
Οὓς
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#6
εἶπεν
G2036
he spake
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#7
ὅτι
G3754
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#8
Οὓς
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#9
δέδωκάς
G1325
thou gavest
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#10
μοι
G3427
me
to me
#11
οὐκ
G3756
have I
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#12
ἀπώλεσα
G622
lost
to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
#13
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
#14
αὐτῶν
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
#15
οὐδένα
G3762
none
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 universal language and absolute statements. 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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