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John 9

John 9:32

The Pharisees Investigate the Healing · John 9:13–34
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Translations

Modern
Never before has anyone heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind.
Traditional
Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.
Literal
From the age it was not heard that anyone opened the eyes of one having been born blind.
Latin
A sæculo non est auditum quia quis aperuit oculos cæci nati.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Never before has anyone heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind.

Notes

John 9:32–33

Only God could give sight to someone born blind. By healing the man, Jesus gave the Jewish leaders an obvious sign that he was from God and was the Messiah (compare Psalm 146:8; Isaiah 35:5; 42:7).

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.

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Confession of Christ Converts: Zealous: The Blind Men Faith: Faith in Christ: The Blind Man Whom Jesus Healed on the Sabbath Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self-Righteousness: Pharisees Testimony: Religious, Exemplified