John 7:52

Authorized King James Version

They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀπεκρίθησαν
G611
They answered
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#2
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#3
εἶπον
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#4
αὐτῷ
G846
unto 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
#5
Μὴ
G3361
Art
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#6
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
σὺ
G4771
thou
thou
#8
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#9
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
Γαλιλαίας
G1056
Galilee
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
#11
εἶ
G1488
thou art
#12
ἐρεύνησον
G2045
Search
to seek, i.e., (figuratively) to investigate
#13
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἴδε
G1492
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#15
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#16
προφήτης
G4396
prophet
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
#17
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#18
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
Γαλιλαίας
G1056
Galilee
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
#20
οὐκ
G3756
no
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#21
ἐγηγέρται
G1453
ariseth
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through rhetorical questioning that engages the reader. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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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