John 9:15
Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.
Original Language Analysis
πάλιν
again
G3825
πάλιν
again
Strong's:
G3825
Word #:
1 of 23
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
αὐτοῖς
him
G846
αὐτοῖς
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
4 of 23
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
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Φαρισαῖοι
the Pharisees
G5330
Φαρισαῖοι
the Pharisees
Strong's:
G5330
Word #:
7 of 23
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
πῶς
how
G4459
πῶς
how
Strong's:
G4459
Word #:
8 of 23
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
ἀνέβλεψεν
he had received his sight
G308
ἀνέβλεψεν
he had received his sight
Strong's:
G308
Word #:
9 of 23
to look up; by implication, to recover sight
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτοῖς
him
G846
αὐτοῖς
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
13 of 23
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
ἐπὶ
upon
G1909
ἐπὶ
upon
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
16 of 23
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀφθαλμούς
eyes
G3788
ὀφθαλμούς
eyes
Strong's:
G3788
Word #:
18 of 23
the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
20 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐνιψάμην
I washed
G3538
ἐνιψάμην
I washed
Strong's:
G3538
Word #:
21 of 23
to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution
Historical Context
The repeated questioning was likely part of formal investigation by religious authorities who had power to excommunicate those who confessed Jesus as Messiah (v. 22).
Questions for Reflection
- How do you respond when people repeatedly question your testimony?
- What gives you confidence to persist in witness despite skepticism?
- Why is personal experience of Christ's power an unanswerable argument?
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Analysis & Commentary
The Pharisees ask again how he received sight, revealing their skepticism despite clear testimony. The man patiently repeats his testimony - a model for persistent witness in the face of skepticism. His consistency ('He put clay... I washed and do see') demonstrates the certainty that comes from personal experience of Christ's power.