John 9:10
Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?
Original Language Analysis
ἔλεγον
said they
G3004
ἔλεγον
said they
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
1 of 8
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
οὖν
Therefore
G3767
οὖν
Therefore
Strong's:
G3767
Word #:
2 of 8
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
αὐτῷ
unto him
G846
αὐτῷ
unto him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 8
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
Πῶς
How
G4459
Πῶς
How
Strong's:
G4459
Word #:
4 of 8
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
ἀνεῴχθησάν
opened
G455
ἀνεῴχθησάν
opened
Strong's:
G455
Word #:
5 of 8
to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
Historical Context
The questioning reveals the crowd's astonishment at the miracle. Born blindness was considered particularly incurable in ancient medicine, making Jesus' healing especially remarkable and undeniable.
Questions for Reflection
- How can your testimony to Christ's work in your life be simple yet powerful?
- What did Jesus do for you that you can tell others about?
- Why is personal testimony often more convincing than theological argument?
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Analysis & Commentary
The people ask the healed man how his eyes were opened - seeking natural explanation for supernatural healing. His response is simple and factual: Jesus made clay, anointed my eyes, I washed and received sight. This straightforward testimony to Christ's work demonstrates effective witness - simply telling what Jesus did without embellishment or theological complexity. Reformed evangelism values such direct testimony.