John 9:26
Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes?
Original Language Analysis
αὐτῷ
to him
G846
αὐτῷ
to him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 12
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
πάλιν,
again
G3825
πάλιν,
again
Strong's:
G3825
Word #:
4 of 12
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
Τί
What
G5101
Τί
What
Strong's:
G5101
Word #:
5 of 12
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
ἐποίησέν
did he
G4160
ἐποίησέν
did he
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
6 of 12
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
πῶς
how
G4459
πῶς
how
Strong's:
G4459
Word #:
8 of 12
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
ἤνοιξέν
opened he
G455
ἤνοιξέν
opened he
Strong's:
G455
Word #:
9 of 12
to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
Historical Context
Repetitive questioning was a Pharisaic investigative technique designed to find contradictions in testimony. Here it backfires as the healed man sees through their motives.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you recognize when questions come from honest seeking versus hostility?
- What characterizes good-faith versus bad-faith religious inquiry?
- When is patience with questions appropriate and when does it enable manipulation?
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Analysis & Commentary
The frustrated Pharisees ask again what Jesus did and how He opened the blind man's eyes. Their repeated questioning reveals desperation to discredit the miracle. The man's response (v. 27) will show growing impatience with bad-faith inquiry. Honest investigation seeks truth; dishonest investigation seeks ammunition.