| 18. Linguistic Exegesis The verse begins with ouk {οὐκ | ouk} 'not' preceding aphēsō {ἀφήσω | a-phḗ-sō} 'I will leave,' forming a categorical future negation expressing divine promise. The direct object hymas {ὑμᾶς | hy-mâs} 'you' is followed by orphanous {ὀρφανούς | or-pha-noús} 'orphaned,' functioning as a predicate accusative that conveys a resultant state of abandonment. The second clause employs the present-tense erchomai {ἔρχομαι | ér-kho-mai} 'I am coming' to emphasize imminence. The preposition pros {πρός | pròs} 'toward' directs the approach personally to the disciples. The asyndetic coordination highlights the contrast between promised non-abandonment and assured presence. |