| 42. Linguistic Exegesis The narrative connection is signaled by kai {καὶ | kaí} “and,” linking this statement to the preceding scene. The subject phrase ho Iesous {ὁ Ἰησοῦς | ho Iē-soûs} “Jesus” precedes the verb eipen {εἶπεν | eî-pen} “said,” reflecting a common Greek word order rendered as subject–verb–object in English. The dative auto {αὐτῷ | au-tṓ} “to him” marks the addressee. The aorist imperative anablepson {Ἀνάβλεψον | A-ná-blep-son} “receive sight” conveys an urgent command. Following this, the nominative phrase hē pistis sou {ἡ πίστις σου | hē pí-stis sou} “your faith” functions as the subject of the perfect indicative sesōken se {σέσωκέν σε | sé-sō-kén se} “has saved you.” The perfect aspect emphasizes the completed action with ongoing effect. The lack of a conjunction between the command and the explanatory clause creates a tight linkage, portraying faith as the instrumental means of the man’s restorative salvation. |