John 9:7

Authorized King James Version

And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

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
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#3
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
#4
Ὕπαγε
G5217
Go
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
#5
ἐνίψατο
G3538
wash
to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution
#6
εἰς
G1519
in
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#7
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
κολυμβήθραν
G2861
the pool
a diving-place, i.e., pond for bathing (or swimming)
#9
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
Σιλωάμ
G4611
of Siloam
siloam (i.e., shiloach), a pool of jerusalem
#11
ὃ
G3739
(which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#12
ἑρμηνεύεται
G2059
is by interpretation
to translate
#13
Ἀπεσταλμένος
G649
Sent
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#14
ἀπῆλθεν
G565
He went his way
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#15
οὖν
G3767
therefore
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
ἐνίψατο
G3538
wash
to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution
#18
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
ἦλθεν
G2064
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#20
βλέπων
G991
seeing
to look at (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

The historical context of the late first century during increasing tension between synagogue and church provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The late first-century Jewish-Christian tensions and Hellenistic thought would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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