John 7:35

Authorized King James Version

Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?

Word-by-Word Analysis

εἶπον

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

οὖν

G3767

Then

(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly

οἱ

G3588

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

Ἰουδαῖοι

G2453

the Jews

judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah

πρὸς

G4314

among

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

ἑαυτούς

G1438

themselves

(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

Ποῦ

G4226

Whither

as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality

οὗτος

G3778

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

μέλλει

G3195

will

to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili

#10

πορεύεσθαι

G4198

to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)

#11

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#12

ἡμεῖς

G2249

we (only used when emphatic)

#13

οὐχ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#14

εὑρήσομεν

G2147

find

to find (literally or figuratively)

#15

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

#16

μὴ

G3361

will

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

#17

εἰς

G1519

unto

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

#18

τὴν

G3588

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

#19

διασπορὰν

G1290

the dispersed

dispersion, i.e., (specially and concretely) the (converted) israelite resident in gentile countries

#20

τῶν

G3588

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

#21

Ἕλληνας

G1672

among the Gentiles

a hellen (grecian) or inhabitant of hellas; by extension a greek-speaking person, especially a non-jew

#22

μέλλει

G3195

will

to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili

#23

πορεύεσθαι

G4198

to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)

#24

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#25

διδάσκειν

G1321

teach

to teach (in the same broad application)

#26

τοὺς

G3588

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

#27

Ἕλληνας

G1672

among the Gentiles

a hellen (grecian) or inhabitant of hellas; by extension a greek-speaking person, especially a non-jew

Analysis

The divine love theme here intersects with God's covenantal faithfulness demonstrated throughout salvation history. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation from covenant love in the Old Testament to agape love in the New. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about hesed in the Old Testament and agape in the New Testament.

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does the divine love theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within John chapter 7 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address the problem of evil and suffering in light of God's goodness, and how should the church respond?

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