Bible Strands
John 9:37
“You have already seen Him,” Jesus answered. “He is the One speaking with you.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the formerly blind man immediately after the man asks who the healer is so he may believe in Him. The exchange occurs during their direct encounter following the healing.
The words — The verb ἑώρακας (heōrakas) translates literally as "you have seen," marking completed physical sight. The phrase ὁ Ἰησοῦς (ho Iēsous) identifies the speaker as the very One already witnessed.
The thread — The text links physical sight to spiritual recognition in John 9:36–38 and mirrors Jesus’ self-disclosure in John 4:26. It aligns with the Psalmist’s pattern of God revealing His covenant to those who fear Him (Psalms 25:14).
Why it lands — The passage requires the reader to acknowledge that belief follows direct encounter rather than abstract instruction. It demands a shift from questioning identity to active worship.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.
Cross-references
- John 4:26 Jesus answered, “I who speak to you am He.”
- Psalms 25:8 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
- Psalms 25:14 The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
- John 7:17 If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
- John 14:21 Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”
- Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
- Matthew 13:11 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
- Acts 10:31 and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God.