John 4:54
This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.
Original Language Analysis
πάλιν
is again
G3825
πάλιν
is again
Strong's:
G3825
Word #:
2 of 14
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
δεύτερον
the second
G1208
δεύτερον
the second
Strong's:
G1208
Word #:
3 of 14
(ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
σημεῖον
miracle
G4592
σημεῖον
miracle
Strong's:
G4592
Word #:
4 of 14
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
ἐποίησεν
did
G4160
ἐποίησεν
did
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
5 of 14
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
that Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
that Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
7 of 14
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἐλθὼν
when he was come out
G2064
ἐλθὼν
when he was come out
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
8 of 14
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ἐκ
of
G1537
ἐκ
of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
9 of 14
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰουδαίας
Judaea
G2449
Ἰουδαίας
Judaea
Strong's:
G2449
Word #:
11 of 14
the judaean land (i.e., judaea), a region of palestine
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
12 of 14
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Historical Context
By noting this as the 'second sign', John establishes a counting system that early church fathers recognized. Unlike the synoptic Gospels which record many miracles, John selects seven specific signs to prove Christ's deity.
Questions for Reflection
- Why does John emphasize the number and order of Christ's signs?
- How do Christ's miracles serve as evidence for belief rather than merely demonstrations of power?
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Analysis & Commentary
John's careful enumeration ('second miracle') creates a deliberate parallel between the wedding's joy and this family's restoration. Both signs occurred in Galilee, Christ's home region that would largely reject Him (6:66). The pattern of escalating signs—from wine to healing to life—foreshadows the ultimate sign: Christ's own resurrection. This methodical structure serves John's stated purpose: that readers might believe Jesus is the Christ (20:31).