John 7:10

Authorized King James Version

But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὡς
G5613
as it were
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
ἀνέβη
G305
up
to go up (literally or figuratively)
#4
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἀδελφοὶ
G80
brethren
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
#6
αὐτὸς
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
#7
τότε
G5119
then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#8
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
αὐτὸς
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
#10
ἀνέβη
G305
up
to go up (literally or figuratively)
#11
εἰς
G1519
unto
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#12
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἑορτήν
G1859
the feast
a festival
#14
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#15
φανερῶς
G5320
openly
plainly, i.e., clearly or publicly
#16
ἀλλ'
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#17
ὡς
G5613
as it were
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#18
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
κρυπτῷ
G2927
secret
concealed, i.e., private

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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