John 1:14

King James Version:

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And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The Word became a human being and lived with us,
and we saw his Sh’khinah,
the Sh’khinah of the Father’s only Son,
full of grace and truth.

Berean Standard Bible:

The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

American Standard Version:

And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} the Word^{G3056} was made^{G1096} flesh^{G4561}, and^{G2532} dwelt^{G4637} among^{G1722} us^{G2254},(and^{G2532} we beheld^{G2300} his^{G846} glory^{G1391}, the glory^{G1391} as^{G5613} of the only begotten^{G3439} of^{G3844} the Father^{G3962},) full^{G4134} of grace^{G5485} and^{G2532} truth^{G225}.

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Commentary for John 1:14

John 1:14 is a pivotal verse in the Gospel of John, encapsulating the profound Christian doctrine of the Incarnation. It declares that the "Word" (Greek: Logos), which is identified as a pre-existent divine entity in John 1:1, has become flesh, referring to the birth of Jesus Christ. This verse is steeped in both Jewish and Hellenistic thought: the Logos concept was familiar to Greek philosophy as the rational principle governing the universe, while in Jewish tradition, the "Word of God" was associated with divine wisdom and creative power.

The historical context of this verse is set within the first century CE, a period when Jewish messianic expectations were high, and various religious and political movements were active in Judea. The Gospel of John, written later than the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), addresses a community grappling with the nature of Jesus as both fully divine and fully human.

In this verse, the phrase "dwelt among us" translates from the Greek word "eskenosen," which can be understood as "pitched his tent" or "tabernacled," evoking the Old Testament tabernacle where God's presence was among the Israelites. The assertion that we "beheld his glory" suggests an eyewitness experience of Jesus' divine nature, affirming the apostolic testimony central to early Christian preaching.

The description of Jesus as "full of grace and truth" contrasts with the Greek dichotomy of grace (charis) and truth (aletheia), often seen as incompatible. In Johannine theology, Jesus embodies both in perfect harmony, signifying a new covenant of love and faithfulness, transcending the Law of the Old Testament.

In summary, John 1:14 succinctly conveys the essence of Christian belief in the Incarnation, presenting Jesus Christ as the embodiment of the divine Logos, who lived among humanity and revealed the glory of God. This verse emphasizes the unique relationship between Jesus and God the Father, and it introduces the themes of grace and truth that are central to the message of the Gospel of John.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3056
   There are 316 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λόγος
   Transliteration: lógos
   Pronunciation: log'-os
   Description: from λέγω; something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ):--account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1096
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γίνομαι
   Transliteration: gínomai
   Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
   Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4561
   There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σάρξ
   Transliteration: sárx
   Pronunciation: sarx
   Description: probably from the base of σαρόω; flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such):--carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
   
5. Strong's Number: G4637
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σκηνόω
   Transliteration: skēnóō
   Pronunciation: skay-no'-o
   Description: from σκῆνος; to tent or encamp, i.e. (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside (as God did in the Tabernacle of old, a symbol of protection and communion):-- dwell.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2254
   There are 167 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμῖν
   Transliteration: hēmîn
   Pronunciation: hay-meen'
   Description: dative case plural of ἐγώ; to (or for, with, by) us:--our, (for) us, we.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2300
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θεάομαι
   Transliteration: theáomai
   Pronunciation: theh-ah'-om-ahee
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb; to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit:--behold, look (upon), see. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
   
9. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1391
    There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δόξα
    Transliteration: dóxa
    Pronunciation: dox'-ah
    Description: from the base of δοκέω; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective):--dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
    
11. Strong's Number: G5613
    There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὡς
    Transliteration: hōs
    Pronunciation: hoce
    Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
    
12. Strong's Number: G3439
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μονογενής
    Transliteration: monogenḗs
    Pronunciation: mon-og-en-ace'
    Description: from μόνος and γίνομαι; only-born, i.e. sole:--only (begotten, child).
    
13. Strong's Number: G3844
    There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παρά
    Transliteration: pará
    Pronunciation: par-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of):--above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side…by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application.
    
14. Strong's Number: G3962
    There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πατήρ
    Transliteration: patḗr
    Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.
    
15. Strong's Number: G4134
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πλήρης
    Transliteration: plḗrēs
    Pronunciation: play'-race
    Description: from πλήθω; replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete:--full.
    
16. Strong's Number: G5485
    There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χάρις
    Transliteration: cháris
    Pronunciation: khar'-ece
    Description: from χαίρω; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):--acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
    
17. Strong's Number: G225
    There are 1319 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλήθεια
    Transliteration: alḗtheia
    Pronunciation: al-ay'-thi-a
    Description: from ἀληθής; truth:--true, X truly, truth, verity.