John 20:15

Authorized King James Version

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
λέγει
G3004
saith
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#2
αὐτὸν
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
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#5
Γύναι
G1135
Woman
a woman; specially, a wife
#6
τίνα
G5101
whom
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#7
κλαίεις
G2799
weepest thou
to sob, i.e., wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)
#8
τίνα
G5101
whom
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#9
ζητεῖς
G2212
seekest thou
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
#10
ἐκείνη
G1565
She
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#11
δοκοῦσα
G1380
supposing
compare the base of g1166) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
#12
ὅτι
G3754
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#13
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
κηπουρός
G2780
the gardener
a garden-keeper, i.e., gardener
#15
ἐστιν
G2076
him to be
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#16
λέγει
G3004
saith
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#17
αὐτὸν
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
Κύριε
G2962
Sir
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#19
εἰ
G1487
if
if, whether, that, etc
#20
σὺ
G4771
thou
thou
#21
ἐβάστασας
G941
have borne
to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.)
#22
αὐτὸν
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
#23
εἰπέ
G2036
tell
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#24
μοι
G3427
me
to me
#25
ποῦ
G4226
where
as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
#26
αὐτὸν
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
#27
ἔθηκας
G5087
thou hast laid
to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from g2476, which pr
#28
κἀγὼ
G2504
and I
so also the dative case ????? <pronunciation strongs="kam-oy'"/>, and accusative case ???? <pronunciation strongs="kam-eh'"/> and (or also, even, etc.
#29
αὐτὸν
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
#30
ἀρῶ
G142
away
to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e., weigh

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through simile or metaphorical language. 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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