John 3:36

Authorized King James Version

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
πιστεύων
G4100
He that believeth
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
#3
εἰς
G1519
on
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#4
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
υἱῷ
G5207
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#6
ἔχει
G2192
hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#7
ζωήν
G2222
life
life (literally or figuratively)
#8
αἰώνιον·
G166
everlasting
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
#9
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#11
ἀπειθῶν
G544
he that believeth not
to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely)
#12
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
υἱῷ
G5207
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#14
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#15
ὄψεται
G3700
see
to gaze (i.e., with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from g0991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from g1
#16
ζωήν
G2222
life
life (literally or figuratively)
#17
ἀλλ'
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#18
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
ὀργὴ
G3709
the wrath
properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e., (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implicati
#20
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#22
μένει
G3306
abideth
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#23
ἐπ'
G1909
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#24
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

This verse develops the faith and obedience theme central to John. The concept of life reflects the development of faith and obedience within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within theological biography emphasizing Jesus' divine identity to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 faith and obedience 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.

Questions for Reflection

Related Resources

Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.

Topics

People

Study Resources