John 5:13
And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.
Original Language Analysis
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ᾔδει
wist
G1492
ᾔδει
wist
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
5 of 16
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
τίς
who
G5101
τίς
who
Strong's:
G5101
Word #:
6 of 16
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γὰρ
for
G1063
γὰρ
for
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
9 of 16
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
10 of 16
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἐξένευσεν
had conveyed himself away
G1593
ἐξένευσεν
had conveyed himself away
Strong's:
G1593
Word #:
11 of 16
(by analogy) to slip off, i.e., quietly withdraw
ὄχλου
a multitude
G3793
ὄχλου
a multitude
Strong's:
G3793
Word #:
12 of 16
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
Cross References
Luke 24:31And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.Luke 4:30But he passing through the midst of them went his way,John 14:9Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?John 8:59Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.
Historical Context
Jesus frequently withdrew from crowds after miracles (Mark 1:45, Luke 5:15-16). His departure here prevented the healed man from becoming a spectacle or Jesus from being immediately identified as the Sabbath 'violator.'
Questions for Reflection
- Why does Jesus often withdraw from public attention after miracles?
- What does Christ's quiet departure teach about humility and avoiding manipulation of others' gratitude?
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Analysis & Commentary
That the healed man 'wist not who it was' shows Jesus' quiet departure and lack of self-promotion. Jesus had 'conveyed himself away' (withdrawn) because of the crowd, avoiding both acclaim and premature confrontation. This demonstrates Christ's control over the timing of His conflicts and His disinterest in personal fame.