King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes?
Complete Jewish Bible:
So they said to him, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?”
Berean Standard Bible:
“What did He do to you?” they asked. “How did He open your eyes?”
American Standard Version:
They said therefore unto him, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes?
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Then{G1161} said they{G2036} to him{G846} again{G3825}, What{G5101} did he{G4160} to thee{G4671}? how{G4459} opened he{G455} thine{G4675} eyes{G3788}?
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Commentary for John 9:26
John 9:26 is part of the narrative of Jesus healing a man born blind, which is found in the Gospel of John. This particular verse captures a moment of inquiry by the Jewish leaders, who are skeptical of the miracle that has occurred. The man, having regained his sight, is being questioned about the specifics of the healing. The leaders ask, "What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes?" This question reflects their struggle to understand and accept the miraculous work of Jesus, as they are looking for a logical or ritualistic explanation for the healing.
The historical context of this verse is set within the tension between Jesus and the Jewish authorities. During this period, acts of healing, especially on the Sabbath, were seen as controversial and were often scrutinized by religious leaders. These leaders were concerned with maintaining the traditional laws and customs, and Jesus' actions were challenging their authority and the established religious order.
The themes present in this verse include the tension between faith and doubt, the nature of miracles, and the struggle for power and authority. It also touches on the idea of spiritual blindness versus physical blindness, as the Pharisees, who have physical sight, fail to recognize the divine power at work in Jesus' actions, while the man born blind comes to see and believe in Jesus. This verse underscores the transformative power of Jesus' ministry, which goes beyond physical healing to encompass spiritual revelation and salvation.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G2036
There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔπω
Transliteration: épō
Pronunciation: ep'-o
Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G3825
There are 138 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πάλιν
Transliteration: pálin
Pronunciation: pal'-in
Description: probably from the same as πάλη (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand:--again. - Strong's Number: G5101
There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τίς
Transliteration: tís
Pronunciation: tis
Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why. - Strong's Number: G4160
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ποιέω
Transliteration: poiéō
Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω. - Strong's Number: G4671
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σοί
Transliteration: soí
Pronunciation: soy
Description: dative case of σύ; to thee:--thee, thine own, thou, thy. - Strong's Number: G4459
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πῶς
Transliteration: pōs
Pronunciation: poce
Description: adverb from the base of ποῦ; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!:--how, after (by) what manner (means), that. (Occasionally unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G455
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνοίγω
Transliteration: anoígō
Pronunciation: an-oy'-go
Description: from ἀνά and (to open); to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications):--open. - Strong's Number: G4675
There are 360 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σοῦ
Transliteration: soû
Pronunciation: soo
Description: genitive case of σύ; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy. - Strong's Number: G3788
There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὀφθαλμός
Transliteration: ophthalmós
Pronunciation: of-thal-mos'
Description: from ὀπτάνομαι; the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance):--eye, sight.