John 9:15

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
πάλιν
G3825
again
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
#2
οὖν
G3767
Then
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#3
ἠρώτων
G2065
asked
to interrogate; by implication, to request
#4
αὐτοῖς
G846
him
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
#5
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
Φαρισαῖοι
G5330
the Pharisees
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
#8
πῶς
G4459
how
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
#9
ἀνέβλεψεν
G308
he had received his sight
to look up; by implication, to recover sight
#10
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
δὲ
G1161
but, and, etc
#12
εἶπεν
G2036
He said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#13
αὐτοῖς
G846
him
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
#14
Πηλὸν
G4081
clay
clay
#15
ἐπέθηκέν
G2007
He put
to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
#16
ἐπὶ
G1909
upon
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#17
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
ὀφθαλμούς
G3788
eyes
the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
#19
μου
G3450
mine
of me
#20
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
ἐνιψάμην
G3538
I washed
to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution
#22
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
βλέπω
G991
do see
to look at (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of John.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of divine love within the theological tradition of John Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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