Robertson Word Pictures - John 9:30 - 9:30

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Robertson Word Pictures - John 9:30 - 9:30


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Why, herein is the marvel (en toutōi gar to thaumaston estin). This use of gar (ge + ara, accordingly indeed) to bring out an affirmation from the previous words is common enough. “Why in this very point is the wonder” (thaumaston, old verbal adjective from thaumazō as in Mat 21:42). The man is angry now and quick in his insight and reply. You confess your ignorance of whence he is, ye who know everything, “and yet (adversative use of kai again) he opened my eyes” (kai ēnoixen mou tous ophthalmous). That stubborn fact stands.