John 9:29

Translations

Modern

We know that God spoke to Moses, but we do not know where this man is from.”

Traditional

We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.

Literal

We know that God has spoken to Moses, but we do not know from where this man is.”

Latin

Nos scimus quia Moysi locutus est Deus; hunc autem nescimus unde sit.

Original

Greek

English

We know that God spoke to Moses, but we do not know where this man is from.”

Notes

John 9:28–29

The Pharisees could not argue against the logic of the miracle (9:24–25, 30–33). So they abandoned reason and cursed him (see 9:34).
The harsh division between Jesus and the religious leaders was clear. They considered those who followed Jesus to have rejected Moses and Judaism.

John 9:1–41

At the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus claimed to be the light of the world (chapters 7–8; see 8:12). Now John tells about Jesus giving light, both physically and spiritually, to a blind man who lived in darkness (see 9:5).

The story ends with a surprising reversal (a complete change) of roles: The man who had been blind was assumed to live in spiritual darkness. Yet he came to see and accept God’s light. The Pharisees could see with their physical eyes. People thought they were spiritually enlightened (well taught and wise). However, they refused to believe. In the end, they were shown to be spiritually blind.

Theme notes and profiles

Jewish Leaders The Pharisees John’s Profile of Discipleship Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John

Events

Blind Man Healedc. AD 29

Related verses

John 8:14
Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going.
Matthew 12:24
But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”
Hebrews 3:2–5
He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house.
Isaiah 53:2–3
He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him.
Numbers 12:2–7
“Does the LORD speak only through Moses?” they said. “Does He not also speak through us?” And the LORD heard this.
John 9:24
So a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.”
John 7:27
But we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”
Malachi 4:4
“Remember the law of My servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him for all Israel at Horeb.
John 9:16
Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.
Psalm 106:16
In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD.
Acts 26:22
But I have had God’s help to this day, and I stand here to testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen:
Deuteronomy 34:10
Since that time, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face—

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Banish, Banishment Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blindness Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Pool of Siloam Synagogue

Topics

Bigotry in Their Treatment of the Young Man Who Was Born Blind, Whom Jesus Restored to Sight Blindness: Spiritual Church of Israel: Attachment of the Jews To Confession of Christ Converts: Zealous: The Blind Men Faith: Faith in Christ: The Blind Man Whom Jesus Healed on the Sabbath Jesus, the Christ: Received Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self-Righteousness: Pharisees The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Station in Life The Humility of Christ: On Account of, he Was Despised The Jews: National Character of Attachment to Moses The Law of Moses: The Jews: Jealous For

John 9:29

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