John 9:35
Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?
Original Language Analysis
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
3 of 19
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
4 of 19
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 19
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
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
10 of 19
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
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
12 of 19
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
πιστεύεις
Dost
G4100
πιστεύεις
Dost
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
14 of 19
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
εἰς
on
G1519
εἰς
on
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
15 of 19
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸν
the Son
G5207
υἱὸν
the Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
17 of 19
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
Cross References
1 John 5:13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.John 20:31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.John 10:36Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?
Historical Context
Jesus' deliberate seeking of the expelled man shows His concern for those rejected by religious establishments. The question about believing the 'Son of God' (or 'Son of Man' in some manuscripts) invites commitment beyond gratitude for healing.
Questions for Reflection
- What does Jesus seeking the excommunicated man teach about His heart for the rejected?
- Why is believing in Jesus' person more important than experiencing His power?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?' Jesus seeks the excommunicated man. Those cast out by religious authorities are found by Christ. Jesus' question moves from miraculous healing to personal faith. The man experienced Jesus' power; now he's invited to trust Jesus' person. Healing was the beginning; faith is the goal.