John 7:39

Authorized King James Version

(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τοῦτο
G5124
this
that thing
#2
δὲ
G1161
(But
but, and, etc
#3
εἶπεν
G2036
spake he
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#4
περὶ
G4012
of
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#5
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
πνεῦμα
G4151
Ghost
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
#7
οὗ
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#8
ἔμελλον
G3195
should
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
#9
λαμβάνειν
G2983
receive
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#10
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
πιστεύοντες
G4100
they that believe
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
#12
εἰς
G1519
on
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#13
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
#14
οὔπω
G3768
not yet
not yet
#15
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#16
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#17
πνεῦμα
G4151
Ghost
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
#18
Ἅγιον,
G40
the Holy
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
#19
ὅτι
G3754
given because
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#20
ὃ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
that Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#22
οὐδέπω
G3764
not yet
not even yet
#23
ἐδοξάσθη
G1392
glorified
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)

Analysis

This verse develops the faith and obedience theme central to John. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of faith and obedience within biblical theology. 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 faith and obedience 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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