John 6:24

Authorized King James Version

When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὅτε
G3753
When
at which (thing) too, i.e., when
#2
οὖν
G3767
therefore
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#3
εἶδεν
G1492
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
#4
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ὄχλος
G3793
the people
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#6
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#7
Ἰησοῦν
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#8
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#9
ἔστιν
G2076
was
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#10
ἐκεῖ
G1563
there
there; by extension, thither
#11
οὐδὲ
G3761
neither
not however, i.e., neither, nor, not even
#12
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
μαθηταὶ
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#14
αὐτοὶ
G846
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
#15
ἐνέβησαν
G1684
to walk on, i.e., embark (aboard a vessel), reach (a pool)
#16
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
αὐτοὶ
G846
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
#18
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#19
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
πλοῖα,
G4143
shipping
a sailer, i.e., vessel
#21
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
ἦλθον
G2064
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#23
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#24
Καπερναούμ
G2584
Capernaum
capernaum (i.e., caphanachum), a place in palestine
#25
ζητοῦντες
G2212
seeking for
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
#26
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
Ἰησοῦν
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love 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

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 covenant community in this particular way.

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