John 3:22

Authorized King James Version

After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
μετ'
G3326
After
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#2
ταῦτα
G5023
these things
these things
#3
ἦλθεν
G2064
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#4
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
μαθηταὶ
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#9
αὐτῶν
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
#10
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#11
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
Ἰουδαίαν
G2453
judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah
#13
γῆν
G1093
the land
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
ἐκεῖ
G1563
there
there; by extension, thither
#16
διέτριβεν
G1304
he tarried
to wear through (time), i.e., remain
#17
μετ'
G3326
After
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#18
αὐτῶν
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
#19
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ἐβάπτιζεν
G907
baptized
to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e., fully wet); used only (in the new testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordi

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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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