John 5:14

Authorized King James Version

Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
μετὰ
G3326
Afterward
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#2
ταῦτα
G5023
these things
#3
εὑρίσκει
G2147
findeth
to find (literally or figuratively)
#4
αὐτῷ
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
#5
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#7
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#8
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἱερῷ
G2411
the temple
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#12
αὐτῷ
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
#13
Ἴδε
G1492
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#14
ὑγιὴς
G5199
whole
healthy, i.e., well (in body); figuratively, true (in doctrine)
#15
γένηται
G1096
come
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#16
μηκέτι
G3371
no more
no further
#17
ἁμάρτανε
G264
sin
properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e., (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
#18
ἵνα
G2443
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#19
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#20
χεῖρόν
G5501
a worse thing
from an obsolete equivalent ????? (of uncertain derivation); more evil or aggravated (physically, mentally or morally)
#21
τι
G5100
some or any person or object
#22
σοί
G4671
unto thee
to thee
#23
γένηται
G1096
come
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

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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