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Couldn’t he have kept Lazarus from dying?” <a href="/esv/john/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man also have kept this man from dying?” <a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But some of them asked, “Could not this man who opened the eyes of the blind also have kept Lazarus from dying?” <a href="/blb/john/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But some of them said, "Was not this man having opened the eyes of the blind able to have caused that this one also should not have died?" <a href="/kjv/john/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? <a href="/nkjv/john/11.htm">New King James Version</a> And some of them said, “Could not this Man, who opened the eyes of the blind, also have kept this man from dying?” <a href="/nasb_/john/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But some of them said, “Could this man, who opened the eyes of the man who was blind, not have also kept this man from dying?” <a href="/nasb/john/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> But some of them said, &#8220Could not this man, who opened the eyes of the blind man, have kept this man also from dying?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But some of them said, “Could not this man, who opened the eyes of him who was blind, have kept this man also from dying?” <a href="/lsb/john/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But some of them said, “Could not this man, who opened the eyes of the blind man, have kept this man also from dying?” <a href="/amp/john/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But some of them said, “Could not this Man, who opened the blind man’s eyes, have kept this man from dying?” <a href="/csb/john/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But some of them said, “Couldn’t he who opened the blind man’s eyes also have kept this man from dying? ” <a href="/hcsb/john/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But some of them said, &#8220Couldn&#8217t He who opened the blind man&#8217s eyes also have kept this man from dying?&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> But some of them said, Could not this man, who opened the eyes of him that was blind, have caused that this man also should not die? <a href="/cev/john/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some of them said, "He gives sight to the blind. Why couldn't he have kept Lazarus from dying?" <a href="/erv/john/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> But some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of him that was blind, have caused that this man also should not die? <a href="/gwt/john/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But some of the Jews asked, "Couldn't this man who gave a blind man sight keep Lazarus from dying?" <a href="/gnt/john/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> But some of them said, "He gave sight to the blind man, didn't he? Could he not have kept Lazarus from dying?" <a href="/isv/john/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> But some of them said, "Surely the one who opened the eyes of the blind man could have kept this man from dying, couldn't he?" <a href="/net/john/11.htm">NET Bible</a> But some of them said, "This is the man who caused the blind man to see! Couldn't he have done something to keep Lazarus from dying?" <a href="/nheb/john/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But some of them said, "Could not this man, who opened the eyes of him who was blind, have also kept this man from dying?" <a href="/wbt/john/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And some of them said, Could not this man, who opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? <a href="/wey/john/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But others of them asked, "Was this man who opened the blind man's eyes unable to prevent this man from dying?"<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/john/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But some of them asked, “Could not this man who opened the eyes of the blind also have kept Lazarus from dying?” <a href="/web/john/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Some of them said, “Couldn’t this man, who opened the eyes of him who was blind, have also kept this man from dying?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And certain of them said, “Was not this One, who opened the eyes of the blind man, also able to cause that this one might not have died?” <a href="/blb/john/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But some of them said, "Was not this man having opened the eyes of the blind able to have caused that this one also should not have died?" <a href="/ylt/john/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and certain of them said, 'Was not this one, who did open the eyes of the blind man, able to cause that also this one might not have died?' <a href="/slt/john/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And certain of them said, Could not he having opened the eyes of the blind, have made that this should not die?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But some of them said: Could not he that opened the eyes of the man born blind, have caused that this man should not die? <a href="/cpdv/john/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But some of them said, “Would not he who opened the eyes of one born blind have been able to cause this man not to die?” <a href="/nabre/john/11.htm">New American Bible</a> But some of them said, “Could not the one who opened the eyes of the blind man have done something so that this man would not have died?” <a href="/nrsvce/john/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Some of them said, Could not this man, who opened the eyes of that blind man, have also kept this man from dying? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But some of them said, “Was not this one who had opened the eyes of the blind man able to cause that even this one would not have died?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And some of them said: Could not he, who opened the eyes of the blind man, have caused that even this man should not have died? <a href="/godbey/john/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And some of them said, Was not this One, having opened the eyes of the blind, able to bring it to pass, that he indeed should not die? <a href="/haweis/john/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But some of them said, Could not this man, who openeth the eyes of the blind, have caused that this person should not have died? <a href="/mace/john/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but some of them said, this man who has given sight to the blind, could not he have prevented Lazarus's death? <a href="/wey/john/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But others of them asked, "Was this man who opened the blind man's eyes unable to prevent this man from dying?" <a href="/worrell/john/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And some of them said, "Could not This Man, Who opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not die?" <a href="/worsley/john/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but some of them said, Could not He, who opened the eyes of the blind, have caused also that this man should not have died? <a href="/parallel/john/11-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4124" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary</a> …36Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!” 37<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: Tines (IPro-NMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">asked,</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: edynato (V-IIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">“Could</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: Ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this man</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/455.htm" title="455: anoixas (V-APA-NMS) -- To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.">opened</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3788.htm" title="3788: ophthalmous (N-AMP) -- The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.">eyes</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/5185.htm" title="5185: typhlou (Adj-GMS) -- Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind.">blind</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">have kept</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">Lazarus</a> <a href="/greek/599.htm" title="599: apothanē (V-ASA-3S) -- To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off.">from dying?”</a> 38Jesus, once again deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/9-6.htm">John 9:6-7</a> When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing. <a href="/john/7-31.htm">John 7:31</a> Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?” <a href="/john/10-21.htm">John 10:21</a> But others replied, “These are not the words of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?” <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">Luke 7:11-15</a> Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. / As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. / When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” ... <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Mark 5:35-42</a> While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?” / But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.” / And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. ... <a href="/matthew/9-23.htm">Matthew 9:23-26</a> When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd. / “Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him. / After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. ... <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Luke 8:49-56</a> While He was still speaking, someone arrived from the house of the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” he told Jairus. “Do not bother the Teacher anymore.” / But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” / When He entered the house, He did not allow anyone to go in with Him except Peter, John, James, and the child’s father and mother. ... <a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Matthew 11:5</a> The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. <a href="/luke/4-27.htm">Luke 4:27</a> And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/2_kings/5-10.htm">2 Kings 5:10-14</a> Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” / But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. ... <a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-35</a> When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ... <a href="/1_kings/17-21.htm">1 Kings 17:21-22</a> Then he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, please let this boy’s life return to him!” / And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a> Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. <a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a> to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. <a href="/psalms/146-8.htm">Psalm 146:8</a> the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?Could.<a href="/john/9-6.htm">John 9:6</a> When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,<a href="/psalms/78-19.htm">Psalm 78:19,20</a> Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness? … <a href="/matthew/27-40.htm">Matthew 27:40-42</a> And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/10-35.htm">Able</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/john/8-47.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/13-11.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/luke/19-48.htm">Couldn't</a> <a href="/john/11-26.htm">Die</a> <a href="/john/11-32.htm">Died</a> <a href="/luke/15-17.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/john/11-11.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/john/11-20.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Open</a> <a href="/john/9-32.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/18-5.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/john/9-33.htm">Unable</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/12-39.htm">Able</a> <a href="/john/12-40.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/john/12-18.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/john/16-1.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/john/12-39.htm">Couldn't</a> <a href="/john/11-50.htm">Die</a> <a href="/john/11-39.htm">Died</a> <a href="/romans/5-8.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/john/11-41.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/john/14-18.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/john/11-56.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/john/11-42.htm">Open</a> <a href="/acts/5-19.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/john/12-29.htm">Others</a> <a href="/john/18-36.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/john/12-19.htm">Unable</a><div class="vheading2">John 11</div>1. <a href="/john/11-1.htm">Jesus raises Lazarus, four days buried.</a> 45. <a href="/john/11-45.htm">Many Jews believe.</a> 47. <a href="/john/11-47.htm">The high priests and Pharisees gather a council against Jesus.</a> 49. <a href="/john/11-49.htm">Caiaphas prophesies.</a> 54. <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Jesus hides himself.</a> 55. <a href="/john/11-55.htm">At the Passover they enquire after him, and lay wait for him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But some of them asked This phrase indicates a division among the people present. The "some" refers to the Jews who had come to comfort Mary and Martha. This reflects the common human tendency to question and doubt, especially in the face of suffering and death. It also highlights the presence of skepticism and disbelief among the witnesses of Jesus' miracles.“Could not this man The term "this man" refers to Jesus, emphasizing His humanity. Despite His miraculous works, some still viewed Him merely as a man, not fully recognizing His divine nature. This reflects the tension in the Gospel of John between Jesus' human and divine identities.who opened the eyes of the blind This refers to the miracle Jesus performed in <a href="/john/9.htm">John 9</a>, where He healed a man born blind. This miracle was significant because it fulfilled messianic prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5</a>, which speaks of the eyes of the blind being opened. It also demonstrated Jesus' authority over physical ailments and His power to bring spiritual enlightenment.also have kept Lazarus from dying?” The question implies a belief in Jesus' power to heal but doubts His power over death. It reflects a limited understanding of Jesus' mission and foreshadows the greater miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. This skepticism is addressed by Jesus in His declaration that He is the "resurrection and the life" (<a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25</a>), pointing to His ultimate victory over death and His role as the giver of eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the Gospel of John, known for His miracles and teachings. In this context, He is about to perform the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. 2. <a href="/topical/l/lazarus.htm">Lazarus</a> A friend of Jesus who has died. His resurrection is a pivotal miracle in the Gospel of John. 3. <a href="/topical/m/martha_and_mary.htm">Martha and Mary</a> Sisters of Lazarus, who are mourning his death. They express faith in Jesus but also struggle with their grief. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> Composed of Jews who came to comfort Mary and Martha. They express skepticism and doubt about Jesus' power. 5. <a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a> The village where Lazarus, Mary, and Martha lived, located near Jerusalem. It is the setting for this miracle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_vs._doubt.htm">Faith vs. Doubt</a> The crowd's question reflects a common human struggle between faith and doubt. Believers are encouraged to trust in Jesus' power, even when circumstances seem dire. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_compassion.htm">Jesus' Compassion</a> Despite the skepticism, Jesus is moved by compassion. This teaches us that Jesus understands our grief and is present in our suffering. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a> The delay in Jesus' arrival was purposeful, demonstrating that God's timing is perfect, even when it is not understood by us. <a href="/topical/p/power_over_death.htm">Power Over Death</a> This event foreshadows Jesus' own resurrection and His ultimate victory over death, offering hope to believers. <a href="/topical/w/witness_to_unbelievers.htm">Witness to Unbelievers</a> The miracle serves as a testimony to those who doubt, showing that Jesus' works are meant to lead people to faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 11</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_raising_the_dead.htm">What does the Bible say about raising the dead?</a> <a href="/q/does_life_continue_after_death.htm">Does life continue after death?</a> <a href="/q/why_resurrect_lazarus_but_not_others.htm">Why resurrect Lazarus yet allow others to die, and does this choice raise questions of fairness (John 11:4)?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_david_livingstone.htm">Can God make all things possible for men?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) And some of them said.--Better, But some of them said--i.e., another party of the Jews, differing from those mentioned in the last verse.Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind . .?--They refer to the greatest miracle which had taken place within the limits of their own knowledge. The other miracles of raising the dead they must have heard of, but had not believed. What they think of here is not raising the dead, but the possibility of preventing death; and their question is meant to imply that He could not have prevented this death. If He could, surely He would have done so for one whom He had loved, and would have come at once, instead of waiting until death had taken place. The inference they would draw is that, after all, the present failure is a proof that He did not open the eyes of the blind. <a href="/commentaries/john/11-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. some Τινὲς (Tines) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. asked, εἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Could ἐδύνατο (edynato) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. not Οὐκ (Ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. this [man] οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. opened ἀνοίξας (anoixas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_455.htm">Strong's 455: </a> To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. eyes ὀφθαλμοὺς (ophthalmous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3788.htm">Strong's 3788: </a> The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. blind τυφλοῦ (typhlou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5185.htm">Strong's 5185: </a> Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. have kept ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. [Lazarus] οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. from dying?” ἀποθάνῃ (apothanē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_599.htm">Strong's 599: </a> To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. 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