John 6:2

Authorized King James Version

And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.

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
ἠκολούθει
G190
followed
properly, to be in the same way with, i.e., to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
#3
αὐτοῦ
G846
him
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
#4
ὄχλος
G3793
multitude
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#5
πολύς
G4183
a great
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#6
ὅτι
G3754
because
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#7
ἑώρων
G3708
they saw
by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
#8
αὐτοῦ
G846
him
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
#9
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
σημεῖα
G4592
miracles
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
#11
ἃ
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#12
ἐποίει
G4160
he did
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#13
ἐπὶ
G1909
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#14
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ἀσθενούντων
G770
them that were diseased
to be feeble (in any sense)

Analysis

This verse develops the faith and obedience theme central to John. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of faith and obedience within biblical theology. 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 faith and obedience 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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