John 9:11
He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.
Original Language Analysis
ἀπεκρίθη
answered
G611
ἀπεκρίθη
answered
Strong's:
G611
Word #:
1 of 30
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
ἐκεῖνος
He
G1565
ἐκεῖνος
He
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
2 of 30
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
3 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
λεγόμενος
that is called
G3004
λεγόμενος
that is called
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
6 of 30
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
7 of 30
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἐποίησεν
made
G4160
ἐποίησεν
made
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
9 of 30
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
10 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀφθαλμοὺς
eyes
G3788
ὀφθαλμοὺς
eyes
Strong's:
G3788
Word #:
14 of 30
the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Ὕπαγε
Go
G5217
Ὕπαγε
Go
Strong's:
G5217
Word #:
18 of 30
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
εἰς
to
G1519
εἰς
to
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
19 of 30
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
20 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κολυμβήθραν
the pool
G2861
κολυμβήθραν
the pool
Strong's:
G2861
Word #:
21 of 30
a diving-place, i.e., pond for bathing (or swimming)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
22 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
24 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
νιψάμενος
wash
G3538
νιψάμενος
wash
Strong's:
G3538
Word #:
25 of 30
to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution
ἀπελθὼν
I went
G565
ἀπελθὼν
I went
Strong's:
G565
Word #:
26 of 30
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
28 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Historical Context
This factual account becomes increasingly significant as opposition grows. The man knows what happened even when he can't explain how or answer theological objections. His knowledge is experiential, not theoretical.
Questions for Reflection
- What elements make this man's testimony compelling?
- How can we share our experience of Christ simply and factually?
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Analysis & Commentary
'He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.' The man recounts the facts: Jesus made clay, applied it, commanded washing, the man obeyed, and received sight. His testimony is simple, factual, and powerful. He doesn't explain the mechanism or defend the theology—he reports what happened.