John 9:13
They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.
Original Language Analysis
Ἄγουσιν
They brought
G71
Ἄγουσιν
They brought
Strong's:
G71
Word #:
1 of 8
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
αὐτὸν
him
G846
αὐτὸν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
2 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
πρὸς
to
G4314
πρὸς
to
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
3 of 8
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,
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 8
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Φαρισαίους
the Pharisees
G5330
Φαρισαίους
the Pharisees
Strong's:
G5330
Word #:
5 of 8
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
τόν
G3588
τόν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 8
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Historical Context
Bringing unusual events to Pharisees for judgment was common. They were recognized authorities on religious law. But their response reveals how religious authority can oppose divine work when it threatens established patterns.
Questions for Reflection
- Why did the healing become controversial rather than celebrated?
- How can religious structures oppose genuine divine work?
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Analysis & Commentary
'They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.' The neighbors take the matter to religious authorities. Perhaps they sought explanation or validation. Perhaps they sensed the Sabbath implications (verse 14). Whatever the motive, the formerly blind man now faces inquisition. His healing becomes a theological controversy rather than a celebration.