John 3:13

Authorized King James Version

And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

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
οὐδεὶς
G3762
no man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#3
ἀναβέβηκεν
G305
hath ascended up
to go up (literally or figuratively)
#4
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#5
τῷ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
οὐρανῷ
G3772
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#7
εἰ
G1487
if, whether, that, etc
#8
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#9
τῷ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#11
τῷ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
οὐρανῷ
G3772
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#13
καταβάς
G2597
he that came down
to descend (literally or figuratively)
#14
τῷ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
υἱὸς
G5207
even the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#16
τῷ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
ἀνθρώπου
G444
of man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#18
τῷ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
ὤν
G5607
is
being
#20
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#21
τῷ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
οὐρανῷ
G3772
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)

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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