John 9:14
And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.
Original Language Analysis
σάββατον
the sabbath day
G4521
σάββατον
the sabbath day
Strong's:
G4521
Word #:
3 of 14
the sabbath (i.e., shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight,
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐποίησεν
made
G4160
ἐποίησεν
made
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
7 of 14
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
9 of 14
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
10 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀνέῳξεν
opened
G455
ἀνέῳξεν
opened
Strong's:
G455
Word #:
11 of 14
to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
αὐτοῦ
his
G846
αὐτοῦ
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
12 of 14
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
Historical Context
Jesus repeatedly healed on the Sabbath (Mark 3:1-6, Luke 13:10-17, John 5:9). Each instance confronted traditions that valued rules over people. The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath (Mark 2:27). Jesus demonstrated this by using Sabbath for healing.
Questions for Reflection
- Why did Jesus deliberately heal on the Sabbath knowing it would cause conflict?
- What traditions might blind us to recognizing God's work today?
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Analysis & Commentary
'And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.' John notes the Sabbath timing. Jesus deliberately performed a healing that violated Pharisaic Sabbath rules. Making clay was considered 'kneading' (forbidden work). This wasn't ignorance but intentional confrontation of man-made traditions that obscured God's mercy.