Matthew 20:30 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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What Does Matthew 20:30 Mean?
Two blind men sit by the wayside, the place of beggars and the forgotten. Hearing that Jesus is passing by, they seize the moment and cry out, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. Their words are a plea and a confession at once, for Son of David was a title of the promised Messiah, the long-awaited King from David's line.
Though their eyes are dark, their sight of who Jesus is shines clear. They cannot see Him, yet they recognize Him as the Son of David, the One in whom God's promises are coming true. Their cry is the cry of all who know their need and turn to the only One who can meet it: Have mercy. Faith here is not grand or polished; it is the desperate, hopeful reaching of the helpless toward the Savior passing within reach.
Matthew 20:30 in the Original Language
eleeo (ἐλεέω), 'have mercy' -- to show compassion and active pity toward one in distress.
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What does Matthew 20:30 mean?
Two blind men beside the road hear that Jesus is passing and cry out for mercy, calling him Son of David.