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An Unprecedented Miracle
Commentators stress that the healing of a man born blind was completely unprecedented. They note that no prophet in the Old Testament, not even Moses, had ever performed such a miracle. The man's point is that this unique and powerful act was undeniable proof that Jesus' power came directly from God, setting Him apart from all who came before.
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Albert Barnes
On John 9:32
18th Century
Theologian
Since the world began. Neither Moses nor any of the prophets had ever done this. No instance of this kind is recorded in the Old Testament…
AT Robertson
On John 9:32
Since the world began (εκ του αιωνος). Literally, "from the age," "from of old." Elsewhere in the N.T. we have απο του αιωνος or α…
Charles Ellicott
On John 9:32
19th Century
Bishop
Since the world began was it not heard.—Literally, from the world-age was it not heard. The phrase is a reminisc…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 9:31–33
19th Century
Preacher
Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. Since the world began was …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 9:32
Again the blind man pressed the pragmatic argument, and he also employed an argument of his own. Since, according to the assumption of the Jews, “G…
John Gill
On John 9:32
17th Century
Pastor
Since the world began
(ek tou aiwnov) , "from eternity", or never: the phrase answers to …
Matthew Henry
On John 9:24–34
17th Century
Minister
As Christ's mercies are most valued by those who have felt their need for them, who have been blind and now see; so the most powerful and lasting a…