“And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.”
Now it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes — John notes the timing: the healing occurred on the Sabbath. This detail is crucial: just as in 5:9-10 (healing the lame man on the Sabbath), the healing on the Sabbath will trigger conflict. The violation of Sabbath law (making clay, anointing) becomes the legal ground for attacking the miracle, regardless of its redemptive power. The Pharisees' legal framework will prioritize Sabbath observance over mercy.
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