John 6:22

Authorized King James Version

The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οἱ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
ἐπαύριον
The day following
occurring on the succeeding day, i.e., (g2250 being implied) to-morrow
#3
οἱ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ὄχλος
when the people
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#5
οἱ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἑστηκὼς
stood
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
#7
πέραν
on the other side
through (as adverb or preposition), i.e., across
#8
οἱ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
θαλάσσης
of the sea
the sea (genitive case or specially)
#10
ἰδὼν
saw
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#11
ὅτι
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#12
πλοιάριον
boat
a boat
#13
ἄλλο
other
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#14
οὐ
none
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#15
ἦν
there was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#16
ἐκεῖ
there
there; by extension, thither
#17
εἰ
if, whether, that, etc
#18
μὴ
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#19
ἓν
that one
one
#20
ἐκεῖνο
whereinto
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#21
εἰς
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#22
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#23
ἐνέβησαν
were entered
to walk on, i.e., embark (aboard a vessel), reach (a pool)
#24
οἱ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
μαθηταὶ
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#26
αὐτοῦ,
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
#27
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#28
ὅτι
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#29
οὐ
none
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#30
συνεισῆλθεν
went
to enter in company with
#31
οἱ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#32
μαθηταὶ
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#33
αὐτοῦ,
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
#34
οἱ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#35
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#36
εἰς
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#37
οἱ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#38
πλοιάριον
boat
a boat
#39
ἀλλὰ
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#40
μόνοι
alone
remaining, i.e., sole or single; by implication, mere
#41
οἱ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#42
μαθηταὶ
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#43
αὐτοῦ,
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
#44
ἀπῆλθον·
were gone away
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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

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 salvation 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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