John 6:21

Authorized King James Version

Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἤθελον
G2309
they willingly
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
#2
οὖν
G3767
Then
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#3
λαβεῖν
G2983
received
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#4
αὐτὸν
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
#5
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#6
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
πλοῖον
G4143
the ship
a sailer, i.e., vessel
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
εὐθέως
G2112
immediately
directly, i.e., at once or soon
#10
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
πλοῖον
G4143
the ship
a sailer, i.e., vessel
#12
ἐγένετο
G1096
was
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#13
ἐπὶ
G1909
at
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
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
γῆς
G1093
the land
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
#16
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#17
ἣν
G3739
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#18
ὑπῆγον
G5217
they went
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively

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 historical context of the late first century during increasing tension between synagogue and church provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The late first-century Jewish-Christian tensions and Hellenistic thought would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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