Mark 10:47 Meaning and Explanation
“And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.”
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Read Full Chapter →Hearing that Jesus of Nazareth is passing by, Bartimaeus cries out: Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
What Does Mark 10:47 Mean?
He cannot see the procession, but he can hear, and the name Jesus of Nazareth ignites his hope. His cry is the first time in Mark that anyone addresses Jesus as son of David, the title of the promised King from David's line.
The blind man sees what the crowds have missed. He does not ask for coins; he asks the Messiah for mercy. It is the simplest prayer in Scripture and one of the surest: have mercy on me. Faith begins by calling Jesus who he truly is and asking for what only he can give.
Mark 10:47 in the Original Language
eleeo (ἐλεέω), 'have mercy' -- to show compassion to one in need.
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What does Mark 10:47 mean?
Hearing that Jesus of Nazareth is passing by, Bartimaeus cries out: Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.