John 3:26

Authorized King James Version

And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἔρχονται

G2064

men come

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

πρὸς

G4314

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Ἰωάννην

G2491

John

joannes (i.e., jochanan), the name of four israelites

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

εἶπον

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

αὐτόν

G846

him

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

Ῥαββί

G4461

Rabbi

my master, i.e rabbi, as an official title of honor

#10

ᾧ

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#11

ἦν

G2258

that was

i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

#12

μετὰ

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

#13

σοῦ

G4675

thee

of thee, thy

#14

πέραν

G4008

beyond

through (as adverb or preposition), i.e., across

#15

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#16

Ἰορδάνου

G2446

Jordan

the jordanes (i.e., jarden), a river of palestine

#17

ᾧ

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#18

σὺ

G4771

thou

#19

μεμαρτύρηκας

G3140

barest witness

to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)

#20

ἴδε

G1492

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

#21

οὗτος

G3778

the same

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

#22

βαπτίζει

G907

baptizeth

to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e., fully wet); used only (in the new testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordi

#23

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#24

πάντες

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#25

ἔρχονται

G2064

men come

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#26

πρὸς

G4314

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

#27

αὐτόν

G846

him

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

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about divine love?
How does the divine love theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within John chapter 3 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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