John 2:12

Authorized King James Version

After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Μετὰ
G3326
After
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#2
τοῦτο
G5124
this
that thing
#3
κατέβη
G2597
he went down
to descend (literally or figuratively)
#4
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#5
Καπερναούμ,
G2584
Capernaum
capernaum (i.e., caphanachum), a place in palestine
#6
αὐτοῦ
G846
he
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
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
μήτηρ
G3384
mother
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
#10
αὐτοῦ
G846
he
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
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἀδελφοὶ
G80
brethren
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
#14
αὐτοῦ
G846
he
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
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
μαθηταὶ
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#18
αὐτοῦ
G846
he
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
#19
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ἐκεῖ
G1563
there
there; by extension, thither
#21
ἔμειναν
G3306
they continued
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#22
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#23
πολλὰς
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#24
ἡμέρας
G2250
days
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

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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