John 2:1

Authorized King James Version

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
ἡμέρᾳ
G2250
day
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#4
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
τρίτῃ
G5154
the third
third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly
#6
γάμος
G1062
a marriage
nuptials
#7
ἐγένετο
G1096
there was
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#8
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
Κανὰ
G2580
Cana
cana, a place in palestine
#10
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
Γαλιλαίας
G1056
of Galilee
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#14
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
μήτηρ
G3384
the mother
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
#16
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
of Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#18
ἐκεῖ·
G1563
there
there; by extension, thither

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

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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