John 19:20

Authorized King James Version

This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τοῦτον
G5126
This
this (person, as objective of verb or preposition)
#2
οὖν
G3767
then
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#3
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
τίτλον
G5102
title
a titulus or "title" (placard)
#5
πολλοὶ
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#6
ἀνέγνωσαν
G314
read
to know again, i.e., (by extension) to read
#7
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
Ἰουδαίων
G2453
of the Jews
judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah
#9
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#10
ἐγγὺς
G1451
nigh
near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
#11
ἦν
G2258
it was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#12
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
πόλεως
G4172
to the city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#14
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
τόπος
G5117
the place
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc
#16
ὅπου
G3699
where
what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot
#17
ἐσταυρώθη
G4717
was crucified
to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
#18
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
Ἰησοῦς·
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#20
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
ἦν
G2258
it was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#22
γεγραμμένον
G1125
written
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#23
Ἑβραϊστί
G1447
in Hebrew
hebraistically or in the jewish (chaldee) language
#24
Ἑλληνιστί
G1676
and Greek
hellenistically, i.e., in the grecian language
#25
Ῥωμαϊστί
G4515
and Latin
romaistically, i.e., in the latin language

Analysis

This verse develops the divine love theme central to John. The concept of divine revelation reflects the essential nature of God revealed through Christ. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to theological biography emphasizing Jesus' divine identity, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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