John 20:7

Authorized King James Version

And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.

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
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
σουδάριον
G4676
the napkin
a sudarium (sweat-cloth), i.e., towel (for wiping the perspiration from the face, or binding the face of a corpse)
#4
ὃ
G3739
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#5
ἦν
G2258
that was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#6
ἐπὶ
G1909
about
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#7
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
κεφαλῆς
G2776
his head
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
#9
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
#10
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#11
μετὰ
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#12
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ὀθονίων
G3608
the linen clothes
a linen bandage
#14
κείμενον
G2749
lying
to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively)
#15
ἀλλὰ
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#16
χωρὶς
G5565
at a space, i.e., separately or apart from (often as preposition)
#17
ἐντετυλιγμένον
G1794
wrapped together
to entwine, i.e., wind up in
#18
εἰς
G1519
in
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#19
ἕνα
G1520
by itself
one
#20
τόπον
G5117
a place
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on divine love particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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