John 2:23

Authorized King James Version

Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ὡς
G5613
when
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#2
δὲ
G1161
Now
but, and, etc
#3
ἦν
G2258
he was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#4
ἐν
G1722
at
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#5
Ἱεροσολύμοις
G2414
Jerusalem
hierosolyma (i.e., jerushalaim), the capitol of palestine
#6
ἐν
G1722
at
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#7
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
πάσχα
G3957
the passover
the passover (the meal, the day, the festival or the special sacrifices connected with it)
#9
ἐν
G1722
at
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#10
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ἑορτῇ
G1859
the feast
a festival
#12
πολλοὶ
G4183
day many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#13
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
#14
εἰς
G1519
in
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#15
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ὄνομα
G3686
name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#17
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
#18
θεωροῦντες
G2334
when they saw
to be a spectator of, i.e., discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
#19
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
#20
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
σημεῖα
G4592
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
#22
ἃ
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#23
ἐποίει·
G4160
he did
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

Analysis

The faith and obedience theme here intersects with the proper human response to divine revelation across Scripture. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

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 faith and obedience 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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