John 6:40

Authorized King James Version

And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

Word-by-Word Analysis

τοῦτο

G5124

this

that thing

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ἐστιν

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

τῇ

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

θέλημα

G2307

the will

a determination (properly, the thing), i.e., (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination

τῇ

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

πέμψαντος

G3992

of him that sent

to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term

με,

G3165

ἵνα

G2443

that

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

#10

πᾶς

G3956

every one

all, any, every, the whole

#11

τῇ

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#12

θεωρῶν

G2334

seeth

to be a spectator of, i.e., discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))

#13

τῇ

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

υἱὸν

G5207

the Son

a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

#15

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#16

πιστεύων

G4100

believeth

to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch

#17

εἰς

G1519

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#18

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

#19

ἔχῃ

G2192

may have

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

#20

ζωὴν

G2222

life

life (literally or figuratively)

#21

αἰώνιον

G166

everlasting

perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)

#22

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#23

ἀναστήσω

G450

to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)

#24

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

#25

ἐγὼ

G1473

i, me

#26

τῇ

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#27

ἐσχάτῃ

G2078

at the last

farthest, final (of place or time)

#28

ἡμέρᾳ

G2250

day

day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of

Analysis

The faith and obedience theme here intersects with the proper human response to divine revelation across Scripture. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing life contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

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.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding faith and obedience as presented in this verse, particularly in light of challenging cultural relativism with objective truth claims?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of faith and obedience, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of fundamental Christian doctrine?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from law observance to faith in Christ as the means of righteousness, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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