John 21:6 — ExegesisTAB

The verse begins with ho de eipen {ὁ δὲ εἶπεν | ho dè eîpen}, a smooth narrative continuation in which de softens the transition while the article ho functions substantively as the recalled speaker. Balete {Βάλετε | Bálete} introduces an urgent command, and heuresete {εὑρήσετε | heurḗsete} stands in promise-like sequence with it, so the saying moves from instruction to expected result. The spatial phrase eis ta dexia mere tou ploiou {εἰς τὰ δεξιὰ μέρη τοῦ πλοίου | eis tà dexià mérē tou ploíou} narrows the action to a precise location; the plural mere is idiomatic and still points to a single side of the boat. The narrative then advances with ebalon oun {ἔβαλον οὖν | ébalon oun}, where oun marks immediate compliance with the command. The clause ouketi auto helkusai ischuon {οὐκέτι αὐτὸ ἑλκύσαι ἴσχυον | oukéti autó helkýsai íschuon} expresses continued inability rather than a brief struggle, and apo tou plethous ton ichthuon {ἀπὸ τοῦ πλήθους τῶν ἰχθύων | apó tou plḗthous tôn ichthýōn} supplies the cause: the sheer quantity of fish overwhelms their strength. The sentence therefore forms a tight command-response-result sequence that highlights both obedience and the abundance that follows Jesus’ word.