John 1:17
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”
ἀλήθεια
A-letheia — literally un-hidden, un-concealed. Truth in Greek is the thing that has been uncovered, brought into the open. Jesus says the truth will set you free — not just knowing it, but the truth itself doing something in you. When what is hidden is revealed, chains fall.
Χριστός
Christ
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Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
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χάρις
Grace
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χάρις
Grace, favour, gift, charm. Charis. By grace you have been saved through faith. Grace is God giving what we do not deserve. It is His nature expressed toward those who need Him.
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νόμος
Law
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νόμος
Law, rule, principle. Nomos. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free. The highest law is not written on stone. It is written by the Spirit on the heart.
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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γίνομαι
came.
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γίνομαι
To become, to come into being, to happen. Ginomai. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What is true in heaven is meant to become true on earth through prayer.
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δίδωμι
was given,
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δίδωμι
To give, to grant, to bestow. Didomi. God so loved the world that He gave. Giving is the language of love. The greatest gift is always the giver themselves.
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Μωσεύς
Moses
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Μωσεύς
Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver
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