John 2:8
And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
λέγει
he saith
G3004
λέγει
he saith
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
2 of 11
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτοῖς
unto them
G846
αὐτοῖς
unto them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 11
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
Ἀντλήσατε
Draw out
G501
Ἀντλήσατε
Draw out
Strong's:
G501
Word #:
4 of 11
to bale up (properly, bilge water), i.e., dip water (with a bucket, pitcher, etc.)
νῦν
now
G3568
νῦν
now
Strong's:
G3568
Word #:
5 of 11
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἤνεγκαν
bear
G5342
ἤνεγκαν
bear
Strong's:
G5342
Word #:
7 of 11
to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 11
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀρχιτρικλίνῳ·
unto the governor of the feast
G755
ἀρχιτρικλίνῳ·
unto the governor of the feast
Strong's:
G755
Word #:
9 of 11
director of the entertainment
Historical Context
The architriklinos was responsible for testing wine quality and managing service. He was an honored position at the feast. His ignorance of the wine's source while servants knew pictures how spiritual knowledge often belongs to the humble rather than the prominent.
Questions for Reflection
- Why do humble servants often understand spiritual realities that officials miss?
- How does God use ordinary means (servants drawing water) to accomplish extraordinary ends?
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Analysis & Commentary
The servants draw water and take it to the 'governor of the feast' (architriklinos)—the headwaiter or master of ceremonies responsible for provisions. Only the servants know the miracle's source; they drew water and delivered wine. This pattern continues throughout John: humble servants understand what officials miss. Faith sees what sophistication overlooks. The servants' silent knowledge contrasts with the governor's surprised ignorance.