Joh 9:14-15 | RWP | e4.org | Now it was the sabbath ( ην δε σαββατον ). Literally, "Now it was a sabbath" (no article). To the Pharisees this fact was a far more important matter than whether or how the thing was done. See Volumes I and II for discussions of the minute Sabbath regulations of the rabbis.

‏ John 9:14-15

Now it was the sabbath ( ην δε σαββατον ). Literally, "Now it was a sabbath" (no article). To the Pharisees this fact was a far more important matter than whether or how the thing was done. See Volumes I and II for discussions of the minute Sabbath regulations of the rabbis.

Again ( παλιν ). Besides the questioning of the neighbours (verses 8, 9).

Therefore ( ουν ). Since he has been brought to the Pharisees who must make a show of wisdom.

Also asked him ( ηρωτων αυτον κα ). Inchoative imperfect active of ερωταω, "began also to question him."

How he received his sight ( πως ανεβλεψεν ). No denial as yet of the fact, only interest in the "how."

He put ( επεθηκεν ). Genuine here, but see verse 6.

And lo see ( κα βλεπω ). That is the overwhelming fact.