Translation | Verse | Text |
Strong Concordance | Joh 9:18 | But [3767] the Jews [2453] did [4100] not [3756] believe [4100] concerning [4012] him [846], that [3754] he had been [2258] blind [5185], and [2532] received his sight [308], until [2193] [3755] they called [5455] the parents [1118] of him [846] that had received his sight [308]. |
Word | Easton Dictionary - Definition |
BLIND | Blind beggars are frequently mentioned (Matt. 9:27; 12:22; 20:30; John 5:3). The blind are to be treated with compassion (Lev. 19:14; Deut. 27:18). Blindness was sometimes a punishment for disobedience (1 Sam. 11:2; Jer. 39:7), sometimes the effect of old age (Gen. 27:1; 1 Kings 14:4; 1 Sam. 4:15). Conquerors sometimes blinded their captives (2 Kings 25:7; 1 Sam. 11:2). Blindness denotes ignorance as to spiritual things (Isa. 6:10; 42:18, 19; Matt. 15:14; Eph. 4:18). The opening of the eyes of the blind is peculiar to the Messiah (Isa. 29:18). Elymas was smitten with blindness at Paul's word (Acts 13:11). |