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and unto many that were blind he gave sight. <a href="/nkjv/luke/7.htm">New King James Version</a> And that very hour He cured many of infirmities, afflictions, and evil spirits; and to many blind He gave sight. <a href="/nasb_/luke/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> At that very time He cured many people of diseases and afflictions and evil spirits; and He gave sight to many who were blind. <a href="/nasb/luke/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> At that very time He cured many people of diseases and afflictions and evil spirits; and He gave sight to many who were blind. <a href="/nasb77/luke/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> At that very time He cured many people of diseases and afflictions and evil spirits; and He granted sight to many who were blind. <a href="/lsb/luke/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> At that very time He cured many people of diseases and afflictions and evil spirits, and He granted sight to many who were blind. <a href="/amp/luke/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> At that very hour Jesus healed many people of sicknesses and infirmities and evil spirits; and He gave [the gracious gift of] sight to many who were blind. <a href="/csb/luke/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> At that time Jesus healed many people of diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and he granted sight to many blind people. <a href="/hcsb/luke/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> At that time Jesus healed many people of diseases, plagues, and evil spirits, and He granted sight to many blind people. <a href="/asv/luke/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and on many that were blind he bestowed sight. <a href="/cev/luke/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At that time Jesus was healing many people who were sick or in pain or were troubled by evil spirits, and he was giving sight to a lot of blind people. <a href="/erv/luke/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and on many that were blind he bestowed sight. <a href="/gwt/luke/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> At that time Jesus was curing many people who had diseases, sicknesses, and evil spirits. Also, he was giving back sight to many who were blind. <a href="/gnt/luke/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> At that very time Jesus healed many people from their sicknesses, diseases, and evil spirits, and gave sight to many blind people. <a href="/isv/luke/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> At that time Jesus had healed many people of diseases, plagues, and evil spirits, and had given sight to many who were blind. <a href="/msb/luke/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now at that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind. <a href="/net/luke/7.htm">NET Bible</a> At that very time Jesus cured many people of diseases, sicknesses, and evil spirits, and granted sight to many who were blind. <a href="/nheb/luke/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and to many who were blind he gave sight. <a href="/wbt/luke/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities, and diseases, and of evil spirits; and to many that were blind he gave sight. <a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He immediately cured many of diseases, severe pain, and evil spirits, and to many who were blind He gave the gift of sight. <a href="/web/luke/7.htm">World English Bible</a> In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and to many who were blind he gave sight. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And in that hour He cured many from diseases, and plagues, and evil spirits, and He granted sight to many blind. <a href="/blb/luke/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> At that very hour, He healed many of diseases and afflictions and evil spirits, and He granted many blind to see. <a href="/ylt/luke/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And in that hour he cured many from sicknesses, and plagues, and evil spirits, and to many blind he granted sight. <a href="/slt/luke/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in that same hour he cured many of diseases, and scourges, and evil spirits, and to many blind he conferred the favor to see.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> (And in that same hour, he cured many of their diseases, and hurts, and evil spirits: and to many that were blind he gave sight.) <a href="/cpdv/luke/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now in that same hour, he cured many of their diseases and wounds and evil spirits; and to many of the blind, he gave sight. <a href="/nabre/luke/7.htm">New American Bible</a> At that time he cured many of their diseases, sufferings, and evil spirits; he also granted sight to many who were blind. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus had just then cured many people of diseases, plagues, and evil spirits, and had given sight to many who were blind.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> In that very hour, he healed a great many of their diseases and plagues, and of evil spirits; and he gave sight to many blind men. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But in that hour, he healed many from diseases and from plagues and of evil spirits, and he gave sight to many blind people.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And in that very hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and bestowed sight on many that were blind. <a href="/godbey/luke/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And at that hour He healed many of their diseases and ailments and evil spirits; and He conferred on many blind people the power to see. <a href="/haweis/luke/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And in that very hour he cured many of diseases and acute complaints, and evil spirits; and to many blind persons he gave sight. <a href="/mace/luke/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> at that very time, he cured several of their diseases and distempers, dispossessing evil spirits, and restoring sight to many that were blind. <a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He immediately cured many of diseases, severe pain, and evil spirits, and to many who were blind He gave the gift of sight. <a href="/worrell/luke/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> In that hour He cured many of diseases, and plagues, and evil spirits; and to many blind He bestowed sight. <a href="/worsley/luke/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> (Now at that very time He cured many of their diseases and plagues, and of evil spirits, and gave sight to many that were blind.) <a href="/parallel/luke/7-21.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2689" 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/luke/7.htm">John's Inquiry</a> …20When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to ask, ‘Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?’ ” 21<a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: En (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">At</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinē (DPro-DFS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">that very</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5610.htm" title="5610: hōra (N-DFS) -- Apparently a primary word; an hour.">hour</a> <a href="/greek/2323.htm" title="2323: etherapeusen (V-AIA-3S) -- From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.">Jesus healed</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollous (Adj-AMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many people</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3554.htm" title="3554: nosōn (N-GFP) -- A disease, malady, sickness. Of uncertain affinity; a malady.">their diseases,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3148.htm" title="3148: mastigōn (N-GFP) -- Probably from the base of massaomai; a whip.">afflictions,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4190.htm" title="4190: ponērōn (Adj-GNP) -- Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. ">evil</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumatōn (N-GNP) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">spirits,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5483.htm" title="5483: echarisato (V-AIM-3S) -- (a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness. ">He gave</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepein (V-PNA) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">sight</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollois (Adj-DMP) -- Much, many; often. ">to many who were</a> <a href="/greek/5185.htm" title="5185: typhlois (Adj-DMP) -- Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind.">blind.</a> 22So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: 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.…<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="/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="/matthew/11-4.htm">Matthew 11:4-5</a> Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: / 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="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30-31</a> Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel. <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="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35</a> Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/john/11-43.htm">John 11:43-44</a> After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. <a href="/mark/7-32.htm">Mark 7:32-35</a> Some people brought to Him a man who was deaf and hardly able to speak, and they begged Jesus to place His hand on him. / So Jesus took him aside privately, away from the crowd, and put His fingers into the man’s ears. Then He spit and touched the man’s tongue. / And looking up to heaven, He sighed deeply and said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means, “Be opened!”). ... <a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23-24</a> Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. / News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, <a href="/john/5-8.htm">John 5:8-9</a> Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” / Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day, <a href="/mark/1-32.htm">Mark 1:32-34</a> That evening, after sunset, people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed, / and the whole town gathered at the door. / And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was. <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Matthew 8:16-17</a> When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. / This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases.” <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Luke 6:17-19</a> Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon. / They had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases, and those troubled by unclean spirits were healed. / The entire crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and to many that were blind he gave sight.plagues.<a href="/1_kings/8-37.htm">1 Kings 8:37</a> If there be in the land famine, if there be pestilence, blasting, mildew, locust, or if there be caterpiller; if their enemy besiege them in the land of their cities; whatsoever plague, whatsoever sickness there be;<a href="/psalms/90-7.htm">Psalm 90:7-9</a> For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled… <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10</a> For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.evil spirits.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/7-20.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/luke/6-40.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/luke/7-8.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/luke/6-18.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/luke/7-20.htm">Expect</a> <a href="/luke/6-21.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Free</a> <a href="/luke/7-7.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/luke/2-38.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Infirmities</a> <a href="/luke/7-20.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/7-20.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/7-17.htm">Others</a> <a href="/mark/13-8.htm">Pains</a> <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Plagues</a> <a href="/luke/6-9.htm">Question</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Sicknesses</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/luke/6-19.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/7-28.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/luke/10-34.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/luke/12-40.htm">Expect</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/luke/7-42.htm">Free</a> <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Infirmities</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Pains</a> <a href="/luke/21-11.htm">Plagues</a> <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">Question</a> <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Sicknesses</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/luke/7-45.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/8-35.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 7</div>1. <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;</a> 10. <a href="/luke/7-10.htm">heals his servant, being absent;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">raises from death the widow's son at Nain;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles;</a> 24. <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">testifies to the people what opinion he held of John;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/7-31.htm">compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces,</a> 36. <a href="/luke/7-36.htm">and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner, </a> 44. <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance.</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'; 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It suggests a divine appointment, highlighting Jesus' authority and power to act in the present moment. This immediacy is a recurring theme in the Gospels, demonstrating Jesus' responsiveness to human need.Jesus healed many people of their diseases The act of healing is central to Jesus' ministry, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a>, which speaks of the Messiah bearing our sicknesses. Healing was a sign of the Kingdom of God breaking into the world, showcasing Jesus' compassion and divine authority. The term "diseases" covers a wide range of physical ailments, reflecting the brokenness of the world and the comprehensive nature of Jesus' restorative power.afflictions Afflictions can refer to both physical and mental suffering. In the cultural context of the time, illness was often seen as a result of sin or demonic influence. Jesus' healing of afflictions demonstrates His power over both the physical and spiritual realms, challenging contemporary beliefs and showcasing His role as the ultimate healer.and evil spirits Casting out evil spirits was a significant aspect of Jesus' ministry, illustrating His authority over the spiritual realm. This act fulfilled prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a>, which speaks of setting captives free. It also prefigures the ultimate defeat of Satan and his forces, as seen in <a href="/revelation/20-10.htm">Revelation 20:10</a>. Jesus' exorcisms were a direct confrontation with the powers of darkness, affirming His identity as the Son of God.and He gave sight to many who were blind Restoring sight to the blind is a powerful symbol of spiritual enlightenment and salvation. In the Old Testament, blindness often symbolized spiritual ignorance or judgment (<a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a>). Jesus' miracles of giving sight not only fulfilled messianic prophecies (<a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5</a>) but also pointed to His mission to bring spiritual light to a darkened world. This act is a type of the greater spiritual awakening that Jesus offers to all who believe in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, performing miraculous healings and demonstrating His divine authority and compassion. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_afflicted.htm">The Afflicted</a> Individuals suffering from various diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, representing the brokenness of humanity. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_blind.htm">The Blind</a> Those who were physically blind, symbolizing both physical and spiritual blindness that Jesus came to heal. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_hour.htm">The Hour</a> A specific moment in time when Jesus' miraculous works were evident, emphasizing the immediacy and power of His ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_compassion_of_christ.htm">The Compassion of Christ</a> Jesus' healing acts demonstrate His deep compassion for human suffering. As followers of Christ, we are called to show compassion to those in need, reflecting His love and mercy. <a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_jesus.htm">The Authority of Jesus</a> Jesus' ability to heal diseases and cast out evil spirits underscores His divine authority. Believers can trust in His power over all aspects of life, including spiritual battles. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' actions fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. This strengthens our faith in the reliability of Scripture and God's redemptive plan through Christ. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_and_physical_healing.htm">Spiritual and Physical Healing</a> While Jesus healed physical ailments, His ministry also points to the need for spiritual healing. We should seek both physical and spiritual wholeness in Christ. <a href="/topical/i/immediate_response_to_jesus'_work.htm">Immediate Response to Jesus' Work</a> The immediacy of Jesus' miracles calls us to respond promptly to His work in our lives. We should be attentive and ready to act when we witness His power and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 7</a> <a href="/q/who_healed_bartimaeus.htm">Who healed Blind Bartimaeus in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/did_the_centurion_ask_jesus_himself.htm">Did the centurion personally ask Jesus to heal his slave in Capernaum? Yes (Matthew 8:5) or No, he sent others (Luke 7:3,6)?</a> <a href="/q/how_was_the_centurion's_servant_healed.htm">Luke 7:1-10 - How could the centurion's servant be healed instantly without Jesus ever seeing him, defying natural explanation?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_ride_one_or_two_animals.htm">How many animals did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? One (Mark 11:7, Luke 19:35) or two (Matthew 21:7)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) And in that same hour he cured . . . The statement of the facts is peculiar to St. Luke, and obviously adds much force to our Lord's answer. He pointed to what was passing before the eyes of the questioners.Plagues.--See Note on <a href="/mark/3-10.htm" title="For he had healed many; so that they pressed on him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.">Mark 3:10</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. "He knew as God what John's design was in sending to him, and he put it into his heart to send at that very time when he himself was working many miracles which were the true answer to the question" (Cyril, quoted by Wordsworth). <a href="/commentaries/luke/7-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>At Ἐν (En) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. that very ἐκείνῃ (ekeinē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. hour ὥρᾳ (hōra) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5610.htm">Strong's 5610: </a> Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. [Jesus] healed ἐθεράπευσεν (etherapeusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2323.htm">Strong's 2323: </a> From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve. many [people] πολλοὺς (pollous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. of ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [their] diseases, νόσων (nosōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3554.htm">Strong's 3554: </a> A disease, malady, sickness. Of uncertain affinity; a malady. afflictions, μαστίγων (mastigōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3148.htm">Strong's 3148: </a> Probably from the base of massaomai; a whip. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. evil πονηρῶν (ponērōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4190.htm">Strong's 4190: </a> Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. spirits, πνευμάτων (pneumatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He gave ἐχαρίσατο (echarisato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> (a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness. sight βλέπειν (blepein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. to many [who were] πολλοῖς (pollois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. blind. τυφλοῖς (typhlois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5185.htm">Strong's 5185: </a> Blind, physically or mentally. 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