John 6:17

Authorized King James Version

And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.

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
ἐμβάντες
G1684
entered
to walk on, i.e., embark (aboard a vessel), reach (a pool)
#3
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#4
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
πλοῖον
G4143
a ship
a sailer, i.e., vessel
#6
ἐληλύθει
G2064
and went
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#7
πέραν
G4008
over
through (as adverb or preposition), i.e., across
#8
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
θαλάσσης
G2281
the sea
the sea (genitive case or specially)
#10
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#11
Καπερναούμ
G2584
Capernaum
capernaum (i.e., caphanachum), a place in palestine
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
σκοτία
G4653
dark
dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)
#14
ἤδη
G2235
now
even now
#15
ἐγεγόνει
G1096
it was
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#18
ἐληλύθει
G2064
and went
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#19
πρὸς
G4314
to
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#20
αὐτοὺς
G846
them
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
#21
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

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

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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