John 4:46
So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.
Original Language Analysis
Ἦλθεν
came
G2064
Ἦλθεν
came
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
1 of 25
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
4 of 25
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
πάλιν
again
G3825
πάλιν
again
Strong's:
G3825
Word #:
5 of 25
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
6 of 25
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Γαλιλαίας
of Galilee
G1056
Γαλιλαίας
of Galilee
Strong's:
G1056
Word #:
10 of 25
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
ἐποίησεν
he made
G4160
ἐποίησεν
he made
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
12 of 25
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
βασιλικὸς
nobleman
G937
βασιλικὸς
nobleman
Strong's:
G937
Word #:
19 of 25
regal (in relation), i.e., (literally) belonging to (or befitting) the sovereign (as land, dress, or a courtier), or (figuratively) preeminent
οὗ
whose
G3739
οὗ
whose
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
20 of 25
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
21 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Historical Context
The nobleman (Greek 'basilikos', 'royal official') likely served Herod Antipas. Jews considered Galileans inferior, yet this official humbled himself before a Galilean carpenter's son, showing genuine faith transcends social barriers.
Questions for Reflection
- What is Christ calling you to believe Him for that seems impossible?
- How does this healing from a distance demonstrate that Christ's power is not limited by physical presence?
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Analysis & Commentary
Returning to Cana where He performed the first sign, Jesus now performs the second without being physically present—demonstrating His divine omnipresence and power over distance. The nobleman's journey (20 miles from Capernaum) shows desperate faith. This sign escalates from transforming water to controlling life and death, revealing Christ's authority over all creation.