John 21:2

Authorized King James Version

There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἦσαν
G2258
There were
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#2
ὁμοῦ
G3674
together
akin to g0260) as adverb; at the same place or time
#3
Σίμων
G4613
Simon
simon (i.e., shimon), the name of nine israelites
#4
Πέτρος
G4074
Peter
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
#5
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
Θωμᾶς
G2381
Thomas
the twin; thomas, a christian
#7
τῶν
G3588
the sons
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
λεγόμενος
G3004
called
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#9
Δίδυμος
G1324
Didymus
double, i.e., twin; didymus, a christian
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
Ναθαναὴλ
G3482
Nathanael
nathanal (i.e., nathanel), an israelite and christian
#12
τῶν
G3588
the sons
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἀπὸ
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#14
Κανὰ
G2580
Cana
cana, a place in palestine
#15
τῶν
G3588
the sons
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
Γαλιλαίας
G1056
in Galilee
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
#17
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
τῶν
G3588
the sons
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
τῶν
G3588
the sons
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
Ζεβεδαίου
G2199
of Zebedee
zebedaeus, an israelite
#21
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
ἄλλοι
G243
other
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#23
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#24
τῶν
G3588
the sons
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
μαθητῶν
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#26
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
δύο
G1417
two
"two"

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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