John 19:25

Authorized King James Version

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἱστήκεισαν
G2476
there stood
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
#2
δὲ
G1161
Now
but, and, etc
#3
παρὰ
G3844
by
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#4
ἡ
G3588
the wife
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
σταυρῷ
G4716
the cross
a stake or post (as set upright), i.e., (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e.,
#6
ἡ
G3588
the wife
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
of Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#8
ἡ
G3588
the wife
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
μητρὸς
G3384
mother
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
#10
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
#11
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
ἡ
G3588
the wife
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἀδελφὴ
G79
sister
a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)
#14
ἡ
G3588
the wife
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
μητρὸς
G3384
mother
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
#16
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
#17
Μαρία
G3137
Mary
maria or mariam (i.e., mirjam), the name of six christian females
#18
ἡ
G3588
the wife
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
ἡ
G3588
the wife
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
Κλωπᾶ
G2832
of Cleophas
clopas, an israelite
#21
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
Μαρία
G3137
Mary
maria or mariam (i.e., mirjam), the name of six christian females
#23
ἡ
G3588
the wife
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
Μαγδαληνή
G3094
Magdalene
a female magdalene, i.e., inhabitant of magdala

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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