John 2:15

Authorized King James Version

And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;

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
ποιήσας
G4160
when he had made
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#3
φραγέλλιον
G5416
a scourge
a whip, i.e., roman lash as a public punishment
#4
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#5
σχοινίων
G4979
small cords
of uncertain derivation); a rushlet, i.e., grass-withe or tie (generally)
#6
πάντας
G3956
them all
all, any, every, the whole
#7
ἐξέβαλεν
G1544
he drove
to eject (literally or figuratively)
#8
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#9
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ἱεροῦ
G2411
the temple
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
#11
τά
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
τε
G5037
and
both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)
#13
πρόβατα
G4263
the sheep
something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e., (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively)
#14
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
βόας
G1016
the oxen
an ox (as grazing), i.e., an animal of that species ("beef")
#17
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
κολλυβιστῶν
G2855
the changers
a coin-dealer
#20
ἐξέχεεν
G1632
poured out
to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow
#21
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
κέρμα
G2772
money
a clipping (bit), i.e., (specially) a coin
#23
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#24
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
τραπέζας
G5132
the tables
a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans
#26
ἀνέστρεψεν
G390
overthrew
to overturn; also to return; by implication, to busy oneself, i.e., remain, live

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through universal language and absolute statements. 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

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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