Matthew 9:27 Meaning and Explanation
“And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us.”
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What Does Matthew 9:27 Mean?
As Jesus leaves the ruler's house, two blind men begin to follow him, crying out after him persistently and refusing to be quieted. They address him with a striking title, "Son of David," a name heavy with the long-held hope of the promised King from David's line, and they make the simplest of pleas: "have mercy on us."
Though their physical eyes are dark, the eyes of their faith see who he is with remarkable clarity. They name him the royal heir of David's line, the awaited Messiah, and cast themselves wholly upon his mercy. Their cry is the prayer of every needy soul before God: not a claim of any worthiness in themselves, but a humble appeal to the sheer kindness and compassion of the King who alone can help them.
Matthew 9:27 in the Original Language
eleeson (ἐλέησον), 'have mercy' -- a cry for compassion, the plea of one who appeals only to another's kindness.
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What does Matthew 9:27 mean?
As Jesus leaves, two blind men follow him, crying out for mercy and calling him Son of David.