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A Confession of Faith
Multiple commentators agree that by calling Jesus the 'Son of David,' the blind man was making a significant declaration of faith. Scholars like John Gill and A.T. Robertson explain this was a well-known Jewish title for the Messiah. The man wasn't just using a name; he was confessing his belief that Jesus was the promised King who had the authority to show mercy and heal.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 18:38
He cried (εβοησεν). Old verb, βοαω, to shout, as in 9:38.
Son of David (υιε Δαυειδ). Shows that he recogni…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 18:35–39
19th Century
Preacher
And it came to pass, that as he was come near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: and hearing the multitude pass by, he a…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 18:38
The description of the man’s insistent calling draws attention to his faith, which was based on the messiahship of Jesus, the “Son of David.” So do…
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John Gill
On Luke 18:38
17th Century
Pastor
And he cried, saying, Jesus you son of David
Believing him, at once, to be the Messiah; from which he calls him the …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 18:35–43
17th Century
Minister
This poor blind man sat by the wayside, begging. He was not only blind, but poor, the more fitting emblem of the world of mankind which Christ came…