John 8:35:16John.8.35.W16TAB
τὸν
ton
“the”
- Transliteration
- ton
- Extended
- tohn
- IPA
- /ton/
Meaning by language
- English
- the
Alphabet Analysis
| Tau | t — as in top | |
| Omicron | o — as in omit (short) | |
| Nu | n — as in new |
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Word in context
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ho de DOU-los ou ME-nei en têi oi-KEE-a eis ton ai-Ô-na ho hy-IOS ME-nei eis ton ai-Ô-na
Exegesis
The phrase eis ton aiona {εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα | eis tòn ai-ô-na} literally “into the age” functions idiomatically as a temporal expression of ongoing duration, here negated for the slave.
The second clause shifts to ho huios {ὁ υἱὸς | ho hui-òs} “the son” as subject, repeating menei {μένει | mé-nei} with eis ton aiona {εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα | eis tòn ai-ô-na} now without negation, thereby emphasizing the son’s enduring status. The lack of explicit conjunction between the clauses in Greek creates a tight juxtaposition, heightening the contrast between temporary and permanent residence within the same “house.” In translation, this contrast is preserved by maintaining the parallel structure (“does not remain… forever / remains forever”) while making explicit the implied nuance of permanence and status.
In context — John 8:35
But the slave does not remain in the house forever ; the son remains forever.
About this coordinate
John 8:35:16 is a BCV:P reference — Book · Chapter · Verse · Word Position. It addresses word 16 of John 8:35, so the Greek word τὸν (ton) can be cited, linked and studied at exactly this position rather than somewhere in the verse. In the Biblical Knowledge Coordinate System the same position is written John.8.35.W16, which extends further down to each syllable (John.8.35.W16.S1) and character.