The Man Born Blind (John 9)

Technical Profile

• Name Meaning: Unknown; he is not named in the Greek text, highlighting an anonymous witness within the narrative.
• Period/Era: Second Temple Period (Roman Imperial Context)
• Main References: John 9:1–41
• Key Connections: Jesus; the Pharisees; his parents; the synagogue community

Who was The Man Born Blind (John 9)?

He was an unnamed man in Jerusalem who had been blind from birth.
Jesus healed him, making him a public test case for debate about Jesus’ identity and authority.
He was questioned by neighbors and Pharisees and also involved his parents as witnesses.
After being cast out, he encountered Jesus again and responded with trust and worship.

Key Events & Achievements

• Event 1: Received sight after Jesus applied mud, sent him to wash in the pool of Siloam, and he returned seeing (John 9:6–7).
• Event 2: Gave consistent testimony under interrogation, attributing the healing to Jesus despite growing opposition (John 9:13–34).
• Event 3: After being expelled, met Jesus, affirmed belief in the Son of Man, and worshiped him (John 9:35–38).

Life Lesson & Legacy

Faithful witness to Jesus may involve social cost, yet it can deepen discipleship through continued trust in him.

Key Verse

"He answered, “Whether he is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.”" — John 9:25, ESV