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A Question of Hope and Doubt
The crowd's question, "Can this be the Son of David?" reveals a complex reaction. Scholars note the Greek phrasing suggests hesitation, as if they were saying, "This couldn't be the Messiah, could it?" Their awe at the miracle clashed with Jesus' humble appearance and the hostility of the religious leaders. It was a moment of dawning faith mixed with profound uncertainty.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 12:23
18th Century
Theologian
Is not this the Son of David? That is, is not this the promised descendant of David, the Messiah? They were acquainted with the p…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 12:23
Is this the Son of David? (μητ ουτος εστιν ο υιος Δαυειδ?). The form of the question expects the answer "no," but they put it so b…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 12:23
19th Century
Preacher
Again and again, we have noticed their astonishment, and here a question was asked that may have been an early sign of faith awakening in many. Our…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 12:23
The astonishment of the crowd prompted the question (v.23). Its form in Greek suggests the crowds were none too sure: “This couldn’t be the Son of …
John Calvin
On Matthew 12:23
16th Century
Theologian
And all the people were astonished. From this we infer that there was a visible display of God's power, which drew to him the admiration o…
John Gill
On Matthew 12:23
17th Century
Pastor
And all the people were amazed
At the cure; it was such an instance of divine power, and so glaring a proof, that th…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 12:22–30
17th Century
Minister
A soul under Satan's power, and led captive by him, is blind in the things of God and dumb at the throne of grace; it sees nothing and says nothing…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 12:22–37
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord refuted those who were slandering both His doctrine and His life; here, however, He refutes those who disparage His miracles. And f…