John 5:13

Authorized King James Version

And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
ἰαθεὶς
G2390
he that was healed
to cure (literally or figuratively)
#4
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#5
ᾔδει
G1492
wist
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#6
τίς
G5101
who
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#7
ἐστιν
G2076
it was
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#8
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#10
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#11
ἐξένευσεν
G1593
had conveyed himself away
(by analogy) to slip off, i.e., quietly withdraw
#12
ὄχλου
G3793
a multitude
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#13
ὄντος
G5607
being
being
#14
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#15
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
τόπῳ
G5117
that place
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through simile or metaphorical language. 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 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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