Matthew 12:23 Meaning and Explanation
“And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?”
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Read Full Chapter →The amazed crowds wonder whether Jesus might be the promised Son of David.
What Does Matthew 12:23 Mean?
The crowds are astonished at the miracle, and a question rises among them: could this be the Son of David? That title named the long-awaited Messiah, the promised king from David's line. The works of Jesus stir in the people a hope that the deliverer has come.
Their wonder is right, even if their understanding is still partial. The healings and deliverances are signs that point to who Jesus is. The common people, with open hearts, sense what the learned leaders refuse to see. Christ is indeed the Son of David, the King who brings God's reign. The very deeds that harden his enemies awaken faith and hope in those willing to behold them.
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What does Matthew 12:23 mean?
The amazed crowds wonder whether Jesus might be the promised Son of David.