John 9:6

spat, &c. For the signification, see App-176.

ground. Greek. chamai. Occurs only here and in John 18:6.

clay. Greek. pelos. Occurs only here and in verses: John 9:11; John 9:14; John 9:15, and Romans 9:21.

anointed the eyes, &c. applied the clay to (Greek. epi. App-104.) the eyes. Occurs only here and in John 9:11.

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John 9:6