John 9:2

Authorized King James Version

And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἠρώτησαν
G2065
asked
to interrogate; by implication, to request
#3
αὐτοῦ
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
#4
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
μαθηταὶ
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#6
αὐτοῦ
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
#7
λέγοντες
G3004
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#8
Ῥαββί
G4461
Master
my master, i.e rabbi, as an official title of honor
#9
τίς
G5101
who
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#10
ἥμαρτεν
G264
did sin
properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e., (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
#11
οὗτος
G3778
this man
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#12
ἢ
G2228
or
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
#13
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
γονεῖς
G1118
parents
a parent
#15
αὐτοῦ
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
#16
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#17
τυφλὸς
G5185
blind
opaque (as if smoky), i.e., (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)
#18
γεννηθῇ
G1080
he was born
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate

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

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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