John 9:6

Authorized King James Version

When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ταῦτα
G5023
When he had thus
these things
#2
εἰπὼν
G2036
spoken
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#3
ἔπτυσεν
G4429
he spat
to spit
#4
χαμαὶ
G5476
on the ground
earthward, i.e., prostrate
#5
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
ἐποίησεν
G4160
made
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#7
πηλὸν
G4081
clay
clay
#8
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#9
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
πτύσματος
G4427
the spittle
saliva
#11
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
ἐπέχρισεν
G2025
he anointed
to smear over
#13
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
πηλὸν
G4081
clay
clay
#15
ἐπὶ
G1909
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#16
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
ὀφθαλμοὺς
G3788
the eyes
the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
#18
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
τυφλοῦ,
G5185
of the blind man
opaque (as if smoky), i.e., (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)

Analysis

This verse develops the divine love theme central to John. The concept of divine revelation reflects the essential nature of God revealed through Christ. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to theological biography emphasizing Jesus' divine identity, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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