John 7:45

Authorized King James Version

Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ἦλθον
G2064
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#2
οὖν
G3767
Then
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#3
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ὑπηρέται
G5257
the officers
an under-oarsman, i.e., (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable)
#5
πρὸς
G4314
to
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,
#6
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ἀρχιερεῖς
G749
the chief priests
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
Φαρισαίους
G5330
Pharisees
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
εἶπον
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#12
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
#13
ἐκεῖνοι,
G1565
they
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#14
Διατί
G1302
Why
through what cause ?, i.e., why?
#15
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#16
ἠγάγετε
G71
brought
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
#17
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

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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