John 20:8

Authorized King James Version

Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τότε
G5119
Then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#2
οὖν
G3767
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#3
εἰσῆλθεν
G1525
went in
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#4
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
τὸ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἄλλος
G243
that other
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#7
μαθητὴς
G3101
disciple
a learner, i.e., pupil
#8
τὸ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἐλθὼν
G2064
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#10
πρῶτος
G4413
first
foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
#11
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#12
τὸ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
μνημεῖον
G3419
the sepulchre
a remembrance, i.e., cenotaph (place of interment)
#14
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
εἶδεν
G1492
he saw
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#16
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
ἐπίστευσεν·
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

Analysis

This verse develops the faith and obedience theme central to John. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of faith and obedience within biblical theology. 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

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 faith and obedience 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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