John 7:32

Authorized King James Version

The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ἤκουσαν
G191
heard
to hear (in various senses)
#2
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
Φαρισαῖοι
G5330
The Pharisees
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
#4
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ὄχλου
G3793
that the people
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#6
γογγύζοντος
G1111
murmured
to grumble
#7
περὶ
G4012
concerning
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#8
αὐτόν
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
#9
ταῦτα
G5023
such things
these things
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
ἀπέστειλαν
G649
sent
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#12
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
Φαρισαῖοι
G5330
The Pharisees
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἀρχιερεῖς
G749
the chief priests
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
#17
ὑπηρέτας
G5257
officers
an under-oarsman, i.e., (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable)
#18
ἵνα
G2443
to
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#19
πιάσωσιν
G4084
take
to squeeze, i.e., seize (gently by the hand (press), or officially (arrest), or in hunting (capture))
#20
αὐτόν
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 historical context of the late first century during increasing tension between synagogue and church provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The late first-century Jewish-Christian tensions and Hellenistic thought would have shaped how the original audience understood covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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