John 6:11

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἔλαβεν
G2983
took
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#2
δέ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἄρτους
G740
the loaves
bread (as raised) or a loaf
#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
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
εὐχαριστήσας
G2168
when he had given thanks
to be grateful, i.e., (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
#9
διέδωκεν
G1239
he distributed
to give throughout a crowd, i.e., deal out; also to deliver over (as to a successor)
#10
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
μαθηταὶ
G3101
the disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#12
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
δέ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#14
μαθηταὶ
G3101
the disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#15
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἀνακειμένοις
G345
to them that were set down
to recline (as a corpse or at a meal)
#17
ὁμοίως
G3668
likewise
similarly
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#20
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
ὀψαρίων
G3795
the fishes
a relish to other food (as if cooked sauce), i.e., (specially), fish (presumably salted and dried as a condiment)
#22
ὅσον
G3745
as much as
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#23
ἤθελον
G2309
they would
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),

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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