John 9:24
Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.
Original Language Analysis
Ἐφώνησαν
called they
G5455
Ἐφώνησαν
called they
Strong's:
G5455
Word #:
1 of 24
to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
ἐκ
G1537
ἐκ
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
3 of 24
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
δευτέρου
again
G1208
δευτέρου
again
Strong's:
G1208
Word #:
4 of 24
(ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὃς
that
G3739
ὃς
that
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
7 of 24
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
τυφλὸς
blind
G5185
τυφλὸς
blind
Strong's:
G5185
Word #:
9 of 24
opaque (as if smoky), i.e., (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
10 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτῷ
unto him
G846
αὐτῷ
unto him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
12 of 24
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
Δὸς
Give
G1325
Δὸς
Give
Strong's:
G1325
Word #:
13 of 24
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
δόξαν
the praise
G1391
δόξαν
the praise
Strong's:
G1391
Word #:
14 of 24
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεῷ·
God
G2316
θεῷ·
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
16 of 24
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
οἴδαμεν
know
G1492
οἴδαμεν
know
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
18 of 24
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
19 of 24
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
20 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
John 9:16Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.Joshua 7:19And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.John 19:6When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.
Historical Context
'Give God the praise' was a formula used when requiring honest testimony (Joshua 7:19). Yet they're dictating the answer while demanding honesty. This contradiction exposes their bad faith. They want the man to deny his experience to support their conclusion.
Questions for Reflection
- How do authorities sometimes demand 'truth' while dictating the conclusion?
- What pressure do Christians face to conform their testimony to acceptable conclusions?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.' The phrase 'Give God the praise' demands truthful testimony while simultaneously telling him what conclusion to reach. They 'know' Jesus is a sinner—predetermined conclusion seeking confirmation. Religious authority attempts to override personal experience with institutional verdict.