John 4:28

Authorized King James Version

The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀφῆκεν
G863
left
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
#2
οὖν
G3767
then
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#3
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ὑδρίαν
G5201
waterpot
a water-jar, i.e., receptacle for family supply
#5
αὐτῆς
G846
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
#6
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
γυνὴ
G1135
The woman
a woman; specially, a wife
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ἀπῆλθεν
G565
went her way
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#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
πόλιν
G4172
the city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
λέγει
G3004
saith
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#15
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἀνθρώποις
G444
to the men
man-faced, i.e., a human being

Analysis

This verse develops the divine love theme central to John. The concept of divine revelation reflects the essential nature of God revealed through Christ. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to theological biography emphasizing Jesus' divine identity, advancing the author's theological argument. 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

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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