John 21:6

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
εἶπεν
G2036
he said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#4
αὐτὸ
G846
it
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
#5
ἔβαλον
G906
Cast
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
#6
εἰς
G1519
on
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#7
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
δεξιὰ
G1188
the right
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
#9
μέρη
G3313
side
a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application)
#10
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
πλοίου
G4143
of the ship
a sailer, i.e., vessel
#12
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
δίκτυον
G1350
the net
a seine (for fishing)
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
εὑρήσετε
G2147
ye shall find
to find (literally or figuratively)
#16
ἔβαλον
G906
Cast
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
#17
οὖν
G3767
therefore
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
οὐκ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#20
ἔτι
G2089
now
"yet," still (of time or degree)
#21
αὐτὸ
G846
it
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
#22
ἑλκύσαι
G1670
to draw
to drag (literally or figuratively)
#23
ἴσχυσαν
G2480
able
to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
#24
ἀπὸ
G575
for
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#25
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
πλήθους
G4128
the multitude
a fulness, i.e., a large number, throng, populace
#27
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
ἰχθύων
G2486
of fishes
a fish

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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