John 3:32

Authorized King James Version

And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.

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
ὃ
G3739
what
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#3
ἑώρακεν
G3708
he hath seen
by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
#4
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
ἤκουσεν
G191
heard
to hear (in various senses)
#6
τοῦτο
G5124
that
that thing
#7
μαρτυρεῖ
G3140
he testifieth
to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)
#8
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
μαρτυρίαν
G3141
testimony
evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
#11
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
#12
οὐδεὶς
G3762
no man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#13
λαμβάνει
G2983
receiveth
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

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

The historical context of the late first century during increasing tension between synagogue and church provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The late first-century Jewish-Christian tensions and Hellenistic thought would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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