Healing of the Man Born Blind
Jesus anointed a man's eyes with clay and gave sight to one born blind from birth.
Jesus saw a man blind from birth. He spat on the ground, made clay, anointed the man's eyes, and sent him to wash in the pool of Siloam. The man came back seeing. The Pharisees interrogated him, but he answered simply, 'One thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.'
Jerusalem, near the pool of Siloam
What Happened
Key KJV Scriptures
Spiritual Significance
This was unprecedented — no one had ever healed a man born blind. The miracle becomes a parable: physical sight given to one who confesses Christ, while those who claim to see remain spiritually blind.
Lesson for Today
You don't have to argue theology to testify. Tell what Jesus has done for you.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jesus use clay and spittle to heal the blind man?
Scripture does not explain why, but the act paralleled God forming man from the dust in Genesis 2:7 — a hint that the same Creator was at work.
Was the man born blind because of sin?
No. Jesus said neither he nor his parents sinned to cause his blindness, 'but that the works of God should be made manifest in him' (John 9:3).
Where in the Bible is the miracle of Healing of the Man Born Blind?
The miracle of Healing of the Man Born Blind is recorded in John 9:25 (KJV), with additional references in John 9:32.
Who performed the miracle of Healing of the Man Born Blind?
Scripture records that Jesus carried out this miracle at Jerusalem, near the pool of Siloam. Ultimately the power belonged to God, who alone does wondrous things (Psalm 72:18).
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