John 21:9-13
Got out ( απεβησαν ). As in Lu 5:2.They see ( βλεπουσιν ). Vivid historical present.
A fire of coals ( ανθρακιαν ). See 18:18 for this word. Cf. our "anthracite."
There ( κειμενην ). Lying as placed, present middle participle of κειμα.
Fish ( οψαριον ). As in 6:9, 11, like προσφαγιον above.
Laid thereon ( επικειμενον ). So broiling with bread ready (toast).
Which ( ων ). Ablative case by attraction from α to agree with οψαριων. They had caught the fish by Christ's direction.
Went up ( ανεβη ). Into the little boat or dinghy.
Drew ( ειλκυσεν ). Same verb as ελκυσα in verse 6. Peter now did what they had failed to do.
Three ( τριων ). The addition "three" to the "hundred and fifty" looks as if they were actually counted these "large" ( μεγαλων ) fish. It was a great fish story that John recalls vividly.
Was not rent ( ουκ εσχισθη ). First aorist passive indicative of σχιζω, to split (our word "schism").
Break your fast ( αριστησατε ). First aorist active imperative of αρισταω from αριστον, first to breakfast, as here and then later to dine as in Lu 11:37. What a delightful breakfast of fresh broiled fish just caught (verse 10) with the hush of joyful surprise in the presence of the Risen Lord.
Durst ( ετολμα ) Imperfect active of τολμαω. The restraint of silence continued.
Taketh the bread, and giveth them ( λαμβανε τον αρτον κα διδωσιν αυτοις ). Vivid presents again. Jesus acts as host at this early breakfast, his last meal with these seven faithful followers.
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