Matthew 15:30

And great multitudes came unto him, having with them [those that were] lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them:

And {G2532} great {G4183} multitudes {G3793} came {G4334} unto him {G846}, having {G2192} with {G3326} them those that were {G1438} lame {G5560}, blind {G5185}, dumb {G2974}, maimed {G2948}, and {G2532} many {G4183} others {G2087}, and {G2532} cast {G4496} them {G846} down {G4496} at {G3844} Jesus {G2424}' feet {G4228}; and {G2532} he healed {G2323} them {G846}:

and large crowds came to him, bringing with them the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute and many others. They laid them at his feet, and he healed them.

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.

And there came unto him great multitudes, having with them the lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and they cast them down at his feet; and he healed them:

Matthew 15:30 describes a powerful scene of divine compassion and healing, following Jesus' departure from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon and His return to the Sea of Galilee region.

Context

This verse occurs shortly after Jesus' discourse on true defilement (Matthew 15:1-20) and His compassionate healing of the Syrophoenician woman's daughter (Matthew 15:21-28). Jesus had withdrawn to the region of Decapolis, east of the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 15:29), a predominantly Gentile area. Despite this, "great multitudes" gathered, demonstrating the widespread recognition of His miraculous power. The act of bringing the afflicted and "casting them down at Jesus' feet" signifies an act of desperate faith and total reliance on His ability to heal, a common practice for those seeking divine intervention in that cultural context.

Key Themes

  • Jesus' Unparalleled Power and Authority: The immediate and complete healing of a diverse range of severe infirmities—lame, blind, dumb (unable to speak), and maimed (crippled or disfigured)—underscores Jesus' absolute dominion over sickness and physical limitations. This was a clear sign of His Messiahship, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies such as those found in Isaiah 35:5-6.
  • Profound Compassion: Despite the large crowds and constant demands, Jesus' response is one of unwavering compassion. He does not turn anyone away but extends His healing touch to all who are brought before Him, reflecting God's boundless love for humanity.
  • Faith and Humility: The act of "casting them down at Jesus' feet" speaks volumes about the people's faith and humility. It implies a recognition of Jesus' divine authority and a complete surrender to His will and power. It also highlights the accessibility of Jesus to all who seek Him, regardless of their condition.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "cast them down" uses the Greek verb erripsan (ἔρριψαν), which conveys a sense of urgency, earnestness, and perhaps even a literal dropping or laying down of the afflicted at Jesus' feet. This posture signifies complete helplessness and absolute reliance on Jesus. The verb "healed" (etherapeusen, ἐθεράπευσεν) indicates a complete and thorough restoration to health, not just a temporary relief.

Practical Application

Matthew 15:30 offers enduring hope and encouragement. Just as the multitudes brought their burdens and afflictions to Jesus, so too are we invited to bring our physical, emotional, and spiritual infirmities to Him. This verse reminds us that Jesus remains a powerful and compassionate healer, capable of addressing every need. It encourages us to approach Him with humility and faith, trusting in His ability to bring restoration and wholeness. His ministry of healing continues to be a testament to His nature as our compassionate Savior, echoing other instances of His widespread healing power, such as described in Matthew 4:23 and Matthew 8:16.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Luke 6:17

    And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;

  • Luke 6:19

    And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed [them] all.

  • Acts 5:15

    Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid [them] on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.

  • Acts 5:16

    There came also a multitude [out] of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

  • Matthew 14:35

    And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;

  • Matthew 14:36

    And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

  • Acts 19:11

    And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:

Add TrulyRandomVerse to your Home Screen for quick access!

← Back