King James Version
John 3:34 in the King James Version says “For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.” — study this verse from John chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.”
John 3:34 · KJV
And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.
He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.
The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“hath sent”
G649set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
“God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“the words”
G4487an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat
“God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“by”
G1537a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
“measure”
G3358a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree)
“giveth”
G1325to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
“God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“the Spirit”
G4151a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
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