John 20:30

Authorized King James Version

And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Πολλὰ
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#2
μὲν
G3303
truly
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
#3
οὖν
G3767
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#4
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
ἄλλα
G243
other
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#6
σημεῖα
G4592
signs
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
#7
ἐποίησεν
G4160
did
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#8
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#10
ἐνώπιον
G1799
in the presence
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
#11
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
μαθητῶν
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#13
αὐτοῦ
G846
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
#14
ἃ
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#15
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#16
ἔστιν
G2076
are
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#17
γεγραμμένα
G1125
written
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#18
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
βιβλίῳ
G975
book
a roll
#21
τούτῳ·
G5129
this
to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)

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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