John 9:6 kjv
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,
John 9:6 nkjv
When He had said these things, He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay.
John 9:6 niv
After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man's eyes.
John 9:6 esv
Having said these things, he spit on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man's eyes with the mud
John 9:6 nlt
Then he spit on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and spread the mud over the blind man's eyes.
John 9 6 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 9:7 | "...He went and washed, and came back seeing." | John 9:7 (Immediate Fulfillment) |
| Isaiah 61:3 | "...for the Lord God has anointed me to bring good news..." | Isaiah 61:3 (Messianic Ministry) |
| Isaiah 35:5-6 | "Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened..." | Isaiah 35:5-6 (Prophecy) |
| Exodus 16:4 | "...that I may test whether they will walk in my law or not." | Exodus 16:4 (Testing Obedience) |
| Numbers 21:8-9 | "Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole; and it shall be..." | Numbers 21:8-9 (Symbolic Healing) |
| Mark 7:33 | "And after he took him aside from the crowd privately, he put..." | Mark 7:33 (Jesus' Healing Methods) |
| Mark 8:23 | "And He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of..." | Mark 8:23 (Jesus' Healing Methods) |
| Genesis 2:7 | "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground..." | Genesis 2:7 (Creation Theme) |
| Genesis 3:17-19 | "And to Adam He said, 'Because you have heeded the voice...'" | Genesis 3:17-19 (Fallen World) |
| 1 Corinthians 15:45-47 | "And so it is written, “The first man Adam became a living..." | 1 Corinthians 15:45-47 (Adam) |
| 2 Corinthians 4:6 | "For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of..." | 2 Corinthians 4:6 (Divine Light) |
| Romans 1:20 | "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes..." | Romans 1:20 (God's Power) |
| Psalm 146:8 | "The LORD opens the eyes of the blind..." | Psalm 146:8 (God's Action) |
| Luke 24:31 | "Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him..." | Luke 24:31 (Spiritual Sight) |
| John 1:9 | "That was the true Light which gives light to every man..." | John 1:9 (Jesus as Light) |
| John 3:17 | "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn..." | John 3:17 (Purpose of Incarnation) |
| 1 John 3:8 | "He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has from the..." | 1 John 3:8 (Jesus' Victory) |
| Revelation 21:1-4 | "Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven..." | Revelation 21:1-4 (Restoration) |
| Acts 3:21 | "Whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of..." | Acts 3:21 (Restoration) |
| Ephesians 4:24 | "And that you put on the new man which was created according..." | Ephesians 4:24 (New Creation) |
John 9 verses
John 9 6 Meaning
This verse describes Jesus' action of spitting on the ground and making mud from the spittle. He then applied this mud to the eyes of the blind man. The purpose was not magical but a divine, visible act that demonstrated Jesus' power and authority. It highlighted the miraculous nature of the healing, showing it was an act of God and not merely a natural occurrence.
John 9 6 Context
This event occurs during Jesus' ministry in Jerusalem at the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:14). The chapter focuses on Jesus' encounter with a man born blind. The disciples’ question about who sinned – the man or his parents – reveals a common Jewish belief linking present suffering to sin. Jesus uses this encounter to reveal God’s glory and to demonstrate His authority over physical and spiritual blindness, further challenging the religious leaders' interpretations of the Law and Sabbath. The entire chapter emphasizes the spiritual blindness of many Pharisees in contrast to the physical healing and subsequent spiritual insight of the formerly blind man.
John 9 6 Word Analysis
- ἐποί¬ησεν (epoiēsen): From ποιέω (poieō), meaning "to do, to make, to fashion." This signifies an active creation or bringing into existence.
- πηλὸν (pēlon): "Mud" or "clay." This points to earthly material.
- ἐκ τοῦ πτυσματος (ek tou ptysmatos): "From the spittle." The word for spittle (πτύσμα, ptysma) is uncommon, but significant in its use here.
- καὶ ἐχρισεν (kai echrisen): "And anointed." χρίω (chrisō) implies applying oil or a similar substance, often for healing or consecration. Here it's applied to the man's eyes.
- τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς (tous ophthalmpus): "The eyes." The focus of the healing.
- τοῦ τυφλοῦ (tou typhlou): "Of the blind man." Specifies the recipient.
- π ‘‘ (plēitho): The final letter used here implies a group or set of items/instructions, potentially indicating a broader significance.
- The combination of earth and spittle: This evokes themes of creation. God formed Adam from dust (Genesis 2:7). Here, Jesus, the second Adam, uses earthly material and His own saliva to restore sight, suggesting a renewal or re-creation of vision. The use of spit is unusual, perhaps emphasizing Jesus' own divine substance in the healing act.
John 9 6 Bonus Section
The practice of using mud or saliva for healing, while appearing rudimentary, connects to a symbolic understanding of divine action. In Jewish thought, spittle could sometimes be associated with a life-giving or restorative substance. This miracle contrasts sharply with the sterile, technical approaches that often seek naturalistic explanations for divine intervention, underscoring the belief that Jesus' healing was supernaturally ordained. The mud also visually connects to the earthly realm and human frailty, showing Jesus' power extended even to the very dust of creation. The detailed description prepares the reader for the subsequent revelation of Jesus' identity by the man he healed.
John 9 6 Commentary
Jesus, by making mud from His own spittle and earth, performs a deliberate, tangible act. This was not a mere suggestion of healing but a visible demonstration of divine power. The act parallels God's creation of man from dust, positioning Jesus as the restorer and creator. The spittle itself, though potentially unsanitary by modern standards, held significance in ancient near-eastern practices and Jewish traditions, sometimes associated with medicinal or life-giving properties. The emphasis is on the obedience of the blind man to apply this unusual mixture to his eyes. This act points to Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling prophecies of giving sight to the blind and inaugurating a new era of spiritual restoration. The process itself highlights faith and obedience in receiving God's work.