John 5:9
And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐγένετο
was made
G1096
ἐγένετο
was made
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
3 of 20
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
ὑγιὴς
whole
G5199
ὑγιὴς
whole
Strong's:
G5199
Word #:
4 of 20
healthy, i.e., well (in body); figuratively, true (in doctrine)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἦρεν
took up
G142
ἦρεν
took up
Strong's:
G142
Word #:
8 of 20
to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e., weigh
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτοῦ
G846
αὐτοῦ
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
11 of 20
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
περιεπάτει
walked
G4043
περιεπάτει
walked
Strong's:
G4043
Word #:
13 of 20
to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
σάββατον
the sabbath
G4521
σάββατον
the sabbath
Strong's:
G4521
Word #:
16 of 20
the sabbath (i.e., shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight,
ἐκείνῃ
the same
G1565
ἐκείνῃ
the same
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
18 of 20
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
Cross References
John 9:14And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.Mark 5:29And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.Mark 10:52And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.Mark 1:42And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.Mark 1:31And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
Historical Context
Sabbath healing became a major controversy between Jesus and religious leaders. Carrying burdens on Sabbath violated Pharisaic interpretation of Jeremiah 17:21. Jesus deliberately healed on Sabbath multiple times (John 9:14, Mark 3:1-6), challenging traditions that prioritized rules over mercy.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the immediate, complete nature of the healing demonstrate divine power?
- Why does Jesus repeatedly heal on the Sabbath despite knowing it causes conflict?
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Analysis & Commentary
'And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked.' Healing is instantaneous and complete. After 38 years of paralysis, he immediately walks and carries his mat. The command ('take up thy bed') ensures the miracle is visible—carrying the mat demonstrates complete recovery. No recovery period, no physical therapy—divine healing is total. The addition 'and on the same day was the sabbath' sets up the conflict to follow.