John 2:11

Authorized King James Version

This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ταύτην
G3778
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#2
ἐποίησεν
G4160
did
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#3
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἀρχὴν
G746
beginning
(properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
#5
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
σημείων
G4592
of miracles
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
#7
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#9
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#10
Κανὰ
G2580
Cana
cana, a place in palestine
#11
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
Γαλιλαίας
G1056
of Galilee
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἐφανέρωσεν
G5319
manifested forth
to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
#15
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
δόξαν
G1391
glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#17
αὐτοῦ
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
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
ἐπίστευσαν
G4100
believed
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
#20
εἰς
G1519
on
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#21
αὐτοῦ
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
#22
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
μαθηταὶ
G3101
his disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#24
αὐτοῦ
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

Analysis

This verse develops the faith and obedience theme central to John. The concept of glory reflects the development of faith and obedience within biblical theology. 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 faith and obedience 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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