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John 12:40 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 12:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.”
John 12:40 (KJV)
Commentary on John 12:40
John quotes Isaiah 6:10, describing divine blinding and hardening that prevents conversion and healing. God actively blinds eyes and hardens hearts as judgment on persistent rebellion. The 'lest' clauses show God prevents their conversion, raising the mystery of divine election. This isn't arbitrary cruelty but righteous judgment: they wouldn't see, so God ensures they can't see. The hardening makes permanent their chosen rebellion. This demonstrates that salvation requires divine initiative; human will alone cannot produce faith. Only those whom God heals can be converted.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:40
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“and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes”
“because seeing they don't see”
“To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, but to the rest in parables; that 'seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'{Isaiah 6:9},And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.,,,,,,,,”
“and not perceive; and hearing they may hear”
“and will heal him: I will lead him also”
“and has closed your eyes”
“and let us return unto the LORD; For He hath torn”
“you dwell in the midst of the rebellious house”
“that he didn't obtain”