John 8:9

Authorized King James Version

And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

Word-by-Word Analysis

οἱ

G3588

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

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ἀκούσαντες

G191

they which heard

to hear (in various senses)

καὶ

G2532

and

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

ὑπὸ

G5259

under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (

τῆς

G3588

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

συνειδήσεως

G4893

their own conscience

co-perception, i.e., moral consciousness

ἐλεγχόμενοι,

G1651

being convicted

to confute, admonish

ἐξήρχοντο

G1831

went out

to issue (literally or figuratively)

#10

εἷς

G1520

one

#11

καθ'

G2596

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

#12

εἷς

G1520

one

#13

ἀρξάμενοι

G756

beginning

to commence (in order of time)

#14

ἀπὸ

G575

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

#15

τῶν

G3588

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

#16

πρεσβυτέρων

G4245

the eldest

older; as noun, a senior; specially, an israelite sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or christian "presbyter"

#17

ἕως

G2193

even unto

a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)

#18

τῶν

G3588

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

#19

ἐσχάτων

G2078

the last

farthest, final (of place or time)

#20

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#21

κατελείφθη

G2641

was left

to leave down, i.e., behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining

#22

μόνος

G3441

alone

remaining, i.e., sole or single; by implication, mere

#23

ὁ

G3588

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

#24

Ἰησοῦς,

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#25

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#26

ἡ

G3588

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

#27

γυνὴ

G1135

the woman

a woman; specially, a wife

#28

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#29

μέσῳ

G3319

the midst

middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)

#30

ἑστῶσα

G2476

standing

to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through simile or metaphorical language. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on divine love particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about divine love?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of divine love, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of theology proper and the doctrine of God?
What practical applications emerge from understanding divine love as presented in this verse, particularly in light of responding to cultural confusion about the nature of love and relationships?

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