John 6:26

Authorized King James Version

Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀπεκρίθη
G611
answered
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#2
αὐτοῖς
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
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#5
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#7
ἀμὴν
G281
Verily
properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
#8
ἀμὴν
G281
Verily
properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
#9
λέγω
G3004
I say
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#10
ὑμῖν
G5213
unto you
to (with or by) you
#11
ζητεῖτέ
G2212
Ye seek
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
#12
με
G3165
me
me
#13
οὐχ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#14
ὅτι
G3754
because
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#15
εἴδετε
G1492
ye 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
#16
σημεῖα
G4592
the miracles
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
#17
ἀλλ'
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#18
ὅτι
G3754
because
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#19
ἐφάγετε
G5315
ye did eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#20
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#21
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
ἄρτων
G740
the loaves
bread (as raised) or a loaf
#23
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#24
ἐχορτάσθητε
G5526
were filled
to fodder, i.e., (generally) to gorge (supply food in abundance)

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 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

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