How do we know John 3:16 teaches limited atonement?

John 3:16 has often been misinterpreted to suggest that God's love is universal and that Christ's atonement is for every individual. However, when examining the context in which Jesus speaks to Nicodemus, it becomes clear that the 'world' signifies God's elect people outside of Israel, not every individual. The intention is that God provided a specific means of salvation for His chosen ones, reinforcing the doctrine of limited atonement. Furthermore, understanding key terms like 'might be saved' indicates God's fulfillment of salvation's requirements, rather than leaving it up to human decision.