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The verb ἐκλήθη (“was invited”) in John 2:2, though grammatically modest—aorist passive indicative—carries profound theological and narrative weight. It introduces Jesus not as a commanding figure, but as a guest, welcomed into human celebration. Yet this passive entry sets the stage for divine transformation: the invited One becomes the giver of abundance. Through morphology, syntax, and semantic resonance, ἐκλήθη encapsulates Johannine irony, covenantal echoes, and the theology of incarnation—where heaven enters history by invitation, and grace begins with presence.

In John 2:2, Jesus and his disciples are introduced as guests to the wedding at Kana: “Jesus also was invited to the wedding, along with his disciples.”… Learn Koine Greek