# made mud with the saliva

Jesus used his fingers to mix the dirt and saliva. AT: "and used his fingers to mix the dirt and saliva to make mud" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# which is translated "Sent"

A brief break occurs here in the story line so John can explain to his readers what "Siloam" means. AT: "which means 'Sent'" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])

# washed

"washed his eyes in the pool"