Matthew 9:27

¶ And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, [Thou] Son of David, have mercy on us.

And {G2532} when Jesus {G2424} departed {G3855} thence {G1564}, two {G1417} blind men {G5185} followed {G190} him {G846}, crying {G2896}, and {G2532} saying {G3004}, Thou Son {G5207} of David {G1138}, have mercy {G1653} on us {G2248}.

As Yeshua went on from there, two blind men began following him, shouting, "Son of David! Take pity on us!"

As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”

And as Jesus passed by from thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, Have mercy on us, thou son of David.

Matthew 9:27 introduces a poignant scene following Jesus' powerful miracles, including the raising of Jairus' daughter and the healing of the woman with an issue of blood (Matthew 9:18-26). As Jesus departed from the house, two blind men, hearing of His presence and power, began to follow Him with urgent cries.

Context

This verse takes place immediately after Jesus' significant acts in Capernaum, demonstrating His authority over sickness and death. The crowd's awareness of Jesus' miraculous abilities was growing, and these blind men, in their desperation, seized the opportunity. Their public cry indicates not only their physical need but also a profound spiritual recognition. The phrase "when Jesus departed thence" signifies a continuation of His ministry as He moved through the region, constantly encountering those in need of His divine touch.

Key Themes

  • Persistent Faith: The blind men did not simply wait for Jesus to come to them; they actively pursued Him, crying out despite their physical limitation. Their persistent following and shouting demonstrate a remarkable level of faith in Jesus' ability to heal them.
  • Recognition of Jesus as Messiah: Their address, "Thou Son of David," is a crucial messianic title. It acknowledges Jesus as the rightful heir to King David's throne and the promised Messiah of Israel (Matthew 1:1). This title was deeply significant for Jewish people, linking Jesus directly to prophecies of a deliverer.
  • Plea for Mercy: The cry "have mercy on us" is a plea for divine compassion and intervention. It recognizes Jesus' authority not just as a healer but as one who possesses the power and willingness to show profound pity and grace to those suffering. This plea is common in the Gospels from those seeking healing or deliverance, highlighting a posture of humility and dependence.

Linguistic Insights

The title "Son of David" (Greek: huios Dauid) was a powerful messianic claim. For the blind men to use it indicates their understanding that Jesus was more than just a prophet or a rabbi; He was the long-awaited King who would bring salvation and healing. The term "mercy" (Greek: eleos) implies a deep compassion that moves one to act on behalf of another's distress. It is not merely sympathy but active benevolence, which is precisely what these men sought and what Jesus was known to offer.

Practical Application

This verse encourages us to approach Jesus with persistent faith and a clear understanding of who He is. Like the blind men, we are invited to cry out to Him in our needs, believing in His identity as the Son of David, the compassionate Messiah who has the power to bring healing and deliverance to our lives. It underscores the importance of seeking Jesus actively and trusting in His boundless mercy and compassion, knowing that He is always ready to respond to those who genuinely seek Him.

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.

  • Matthew 15:22

    And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, [thou] Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.

  • Matthew 20:30

    And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, [thou] Son of David.

  • Matthew 20:31

    And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, [thou] Son of David.

  • Mark 10:46

    ¶ And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.

  • Mark 10:48

    And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, [Thou] Son of David, have mercy on me.

  • Matthew 11:5

    The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

  • Luke 18:38

    And he cried, saying, Jesus, [thou] Son of David, have mercy on me.

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