John 9:38
And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
Original Language Analysis
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 8
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Πιστεύω
I believe
G4100
Πιστεύω
I believe
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
4 of 8
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
κύριε·
Lord
G2962
κύριε·
Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
5 of 8
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 8
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Historical Context
Worship (proskuneo) given to a mere man would be idolatry. Jesus accepts it, confirming His deity. The formerly blind man becomes a model of developing faith reaching its proper expression in worship. The blind see; the seeing become blind (verse 39).
Questions for Reflection
- What does Jesus' acceptance of worship confirm about His identity?
- How does the man's journey model the progression of genuine faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
'And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.' The man's response is faith and worship. 'Lord, I believe' is confession; worship is appropriate response to revealed deity. This is the chapter's climax—the blind man now sees physically and spiritually. His progression is complete: from 'a man called Jesus' to 'prophet' to 'Lord' worthy of worship.