John 8:2
And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.
Original Language Analysis
Ὄρθρου
early in the morning
G3722
Ὄρθρου
early in the morning
Strong's:
G3722
Word #:
1 of 18
dawn (as sun-rise, rising of light); by extension, morn
πάλιν
again
G3825
πάλιν
again
Strong's:
G3825
Word #:
3 of 18
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
παρεγένετο
he came
G3854
παρεγένετο
he came
Strong's:
G3854
Word #:
4 of 18
to become near, i.e., approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
5 of 18
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἱερόν
the temple
G2411
ἱερόν
the temple
Strong's:
G2411
Word #:
7 of 18
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λαὸς
the people
G2992
λαὸς
the people
Strong's:
G2992
Word #:
11 of 18
a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
ἤρχετο
came
G2064
ἤρχετο
came
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
12 of 18
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
πρὸς
unto
G4314
πρὸς
unto
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
13 of 18
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,
αὐτούς
him
G846
αὐτούς
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
14 of 18
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
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καθίσας
he sat down
G2523
καθίσας
he sat down
Strong's:
G2523
Word #:
16 of 18
to seat down, i.e., set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
Cross References
Matthew 26:55In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.Luke 4:20And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.Luke 21:37And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.
Historical Context
Teaching in the temple courts was common practice for rabbis during major feasts. The early morning timing suggests Jesus taught during the first of three daily prayer times when devout Jews gathered.
Questions for Reflection
- What draws people to authentic biblical teaching?
- How does time with God prepare you for ministry to others?
- What characterizes teaching that genuinely helps people?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus returns early to the temple to teach, demonstrating His commitment to public proclamation of truth. The people came to Him eagerly, showing the crowds' hunger for authentic spiritual teaching. Christ's pattern - withdrawal for prayer, return for teaching - models the source and practice of effective ministry.