Jude 1:1

Authorized King James Version

Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:

Word-by-Word Analysis

Ἰούδας

G2455

Jude

judas (i.e., jehudah), the name of ten israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

in Jesus

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

Χριστῷ

G5547

Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

δοῦλος

G1401

the servant

a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)

ἀδελφὸς

G80

brother

a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)

δὲ

G1161

and

but, and, etc

Ἰακώβου

G2385

of James

jacobus, the name of three israelites

τοῖς

G3588

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

ἐν

G1722

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

#10

Θεῷ

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#11

πατρὶ

G3962

the Father

a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

#12

ἠγιασμένοις,

G37

to them that are sanctified

to make holy, i.e., (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate

#13

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#14

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

in Jesus

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

#15

Χριστῷ

G5547

Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

#16

τετηρημένοις

G5083

preserved

to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from g5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from g2892

#17

κλητοῖς·

G2822

and called

invited, i.e., appointed, or (specially), a saint

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jude. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 salvation within the theological tradition of Jude Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Jude chapter 1 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?