John 5:38

Authorized King James Version

And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
λόγον
G3056
word
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#4
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#6
ἔχετε
G2192
ye have
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#7
μένοντα
G3306
abiding
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#8
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
ὑμῖν
G5213
you
to (with or by) you
#10
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#11
ὃν
G3739
whom
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#12
ἀπέστειλεν
G649
he hath sent
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#13
ἐκεῖνος
G1565
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#14
τούτῳ
G5129
him
to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)
#15
ὑμεῖς
G5210
ye
you (as subjective of verb)
#16
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#17
πιστεύετε
G4100
believe
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights faith and obedience through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 faith and obedience 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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