John 5:27
And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐξουσίαν
authority
G1849
ἐξουσίαν
authority
Strong's:
G1849
Word #:
2 of 11
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
ἔδωκεν
hath given
G1325
ἔδωκεν
hath given
Strong's:
G1325
Word #:
3 of 11
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
4 of 11
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
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
κρίσιν
judgment
G2920
κρίσιν
judgment
Strong's:
G2920
Word #:
6 of 11
decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
ποιεῖν
to execute
G4160
ποιεῖν
to execute
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
7 of 11
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
ὅτι
because
G3754
ὅτι
because
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
8 of 11
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
Cross References
Acts 17:31Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.Acts 10:42And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.John 5:22For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:1 Corinthians 15:25For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
Historical Context
The 'Son of man' title appears in Daniel's vision of one who receives everlasting dominion. Jesus frequently used this title, connecting His ministry to that prophetic figure. The judgment of humanity by one who shared humanity demonstrates God's justice—we're judged by one who knows our condition from inside.
Questions for Reflection
- Why is Jesus' humanity significant for His role as judge?
- How does the Daniel 7 background illuminate the 'Son of man' title?
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Analysis & Commentary
'And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.' Judgment authority is given because He is 'Son of man'—the Daniel 7:13-14 figure receiving dominion. His humanity qualifies Him to judge humans: He knows human experience, faced temptation, understands weakness. The one who became human will judge humanity. This combines divine authority with experiential identification.