What is the meaning of John 9:7? Then He told him • Jesus personally initiates the encounter, emphasizing His sovereign choice (John 15:16). • The spoken word of Christ carries creative power; compare Genesis 1:3 and John 1:14. • Every miracle in John’s Gospel begins with Jesus speaking life-giving truth (John 4:50; 5:8). Go • A clear directive invites a step of faith, echoing Abraham’s call in Genesis 12:1 and Peter’s invitation onto the water in Matthew 14:29. • Movement is required—faith expressed through action (James 2:17). • “Go” separates the man from his old context of begging and blindness (2 Corinthians 5:17). Wash in the Pool of Siloam • Washing pictures cleansing and renewal (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 5:26). • The pool was part of Jerusalem’s water system supplied by Hezekiah’s tunnel (2 Chronicles 32:30), pointing to God’s providence. • Similar Old Testament pattern: Naaman washed in the Jordan for healing (2 Kings 5:10-14). • Jesus often ties physical acts to spiritual truth, as with the water turned to wine (John 2:7-10) and the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:11-14). (which means “Sent”) • John pauses to interpret, underscoring his theme that Jesus is the One sent by the Father (John 3:17; 5:36; 20:21). • The blind man is dispatched to a place whose very name points to Christ’s mission—obedience aligns him with the gospel’s message. • Being “sent” also anticipates the believer’s commission to bear witness (John 17:18). So the man went and washed • Immediate compliance shows authentic faith (Luke 17:14; Hebrews 11:8). • No bargaining, no delay—his obedience mirrors the servants at Cana who filled the jars “to the brim” (John 2:7). • The act itself was simple; the power was in Christ’s word (John 11:40-44). and came back seeing • The miracle fulfills messianic prophecies: “Then the eyes of the blind will be opened” (Isaiah 35:5; cf. Isaiah 42:7). • Physical sight illustrates spiritual illumination offered to all who believe (John 8:12; 12:46). • His return as a seeing man creates a public testimony, setting the stage for the rest of the chapter (John 9:8-38). • The transformation is complete; no partial healing, confirming the total sufficiency of Christ’s work (Philippians 1:6). summary John 9:7 presents a concise chain of command, obedience, and transformation. Jesus speaks; the man acts; God’s glory is revealed. Each phrase underscores faith in action, the sufficiency of Christ’s word, and the fulfillment of prophetic promise. The Pool of Siloam—“Sent”—points to the Sender Himself, and the healed man becomes a living witness that those who heed Jesus’ call move from darkness into light. |
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