John 11:45
Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
Original Language Analysis
Πολλοὶ
many
G4183
Πολλοὶ
many
Strong's:
G4183
Word #:
1 of 19
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
ἐκ
of
G1537
ἐκ
of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
3 of 19
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
ὁ
which
G3588
ὁ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὁ
which
G3588
ὁ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐλθόντες
came
G2064
ἐλθόντες
came
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
7 of 19
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
πρὸς
to
G4314
πρὸς
to
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
8 of 19
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
ὁ
which
G3588
ὁ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Μαρίαν
Mary
G3137
Μαρίαν
Mary
Strong's:
G3137
Word #:
10 of 19
maria or mariam (i.e., mirjam), the name of six christian females
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
θεασάμενοι
had seen
G2300
θεασάμενοι
had seen
Strong's:
G2300
Word #:
12 of 19
to look closely at, i.e., (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
ἃ
the things which
G3739
ἃ
the things which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
13 of 19
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἐποίησεν
did
G4160
ἐποίησεν
did
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
14 of 19
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
ὁ
which
G3588
ὁ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς,
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς,
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
16 of 19
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἐπίστευσαν
believed
G4100
ἐπίστευσαν
believed
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
17 of 19
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
Historical Context
John's Gospel consistently shows mixed responses to Jesus' signs. The diversity of responses to identical evidence demonstrates the spiritual dimension of belief beyond mere empirical observation.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the varied response to resurrection evidence teach about faith's nature?
- How does this miracle's result validate the purpose of Christ's signs?
- Why do some believe while others reject despite witnessing identical evidence?
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Analysis & Commentary
Many Jews who witnessed the miracle believed in Jesus. The Greek 'episteusan eis' indicates genuine saving faith, not mere intellectual assent. This fulfills Jesus' stated purpose (v. 42)—the miracle produces faith. However, not all believe (v. 46), demonstrating that even resurrection evidence doesn't guarantee faith. Belief requires both witness and Spirit-wrought receptivity. This validates Reformed soteriology: external evidence alone doesn't produce saving faith without divine election and regeneration.