John 5:30

Authorized King James Version

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#2
δύναμαι
G1410
can
to be able or possible
#3
ἐγὼ
G1473
I
i, me
#4
ποιεῖν
G4160
do
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#5
ἀπ'
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#6
ἐμαυτοῦ
G1683
mine own self
of myself so likewise the dative case ?????? <pronunciation strongs="em-ow-to'"/>, and accusative case ??????? <pronunciation strongs="em-ow-ton'"/>
#7
οὐδέν·
G3762
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#8
καθὼς
G2531
as
just (or inasmuch) as, that
#9
ἀκούω
G191
I hear
to hear (in various senses)
#10
κρίνω
G2919
I judge
by implication, to try, condemn, punish
#11
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
κρίσις
G2920
judgment
decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
#14
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ἐμὸν
G1699
mine own
my
#16
δικαία
G1342
just
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
#17
ἐστίν
G2076
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#18
ὅτι
G3754
because
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#19
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#20
ζητῶ
G2212
I seek
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
#21
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
θέλημα
G2307
the will
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e., (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
#23
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
ἐμὸν
G1699
mine own
my
#25
ἀλλὰ
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#26
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
θέλημα
G2307
the will
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e., (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
#28
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#29
πέμψαντός
G3992
hath sent
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term
#30
με
G3165
me
me
#31
πατρός
G3962
of the Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on divine love particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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