| 11. Linguistic Exegesis The opening prepositional frame peri de kriseos {περὶ δὲ κρίσεως | perí dè kríseōs} sets the topic and links this clause to the preceding two statements in the same sequence of conviction. The postpositive conjunction de {δὲ | dè} gives the line a connective, slightly contrasting turn, while hoti {ὅτι | hóti} introduces the explanatory clause that defines what judgment means here. The subject ho archon tou kosmou toutou {ὁ ἄρχων τοῦ κόσμου τούτου | ho árkhōn tou kósmou toútou} names the hostile ruler together with the sphere of influence marked by the genitive chain. The perfect passive kekritai {κέκριται | kékritai} presents the verdict as completed with continuing force, so the statement is not about a future trial but about an accomplished judicial reality. Rendering the clause with a colon in English preserves the explanatory force of hoti while keeping the sentence clear and natural. |