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"Son of David": A Messianic Title
Commentators unanimously highlight that when the blind men called Jesus the "Son of David," it was a significant declaration. This was a well-known title for the Messiah. Though physically blind, these men spiritually 'saw' and confessed Jesus's true identity as the long-awaited King from David's royal line, a truth many with sight failed to grasp.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 9:27
18th Century
Theologian
Verse 27. Son of David. By the Son of David the Jews meant the Messiah. He was the Son or descendant of David preeminently,[Refer…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 9:27
As Jesus passed by (παραγοντ Ιησου). Associative instrumental case with ηκολουθησαν. It was the supreme opportunity of these two b…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 9:25–27
19th Century
Preacher
And took her by the hand, and the maid arose. And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 9:27
Apparently Jesus was returning from the ruler’s house (v.23) either to his own house (4:13) or to that of Matthew (vv.10, 28). We should probably e…
John Calvin
On Matthew 9:27
16th Century
Theologian
And while Jesus was departing. The other Evangelists say nothing about these two miracles; for, as we have already said, and as John expre…
John Gill
On Matthew 9:27
17th Century
Pastor
And when Jesus departed thence
From the house of Jairus, to another in the same city;
two blind m…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 9:27–31
17th Century
Minister
At this time the Jews expected the Messiah would appear; these blind men knew and proclaimed in the streets of Capernaum that he had come, and that…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 9:27–34
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, it was shown how He restored life; here it is mentioned how He gave vital functions. And, firstly, it is mentioned how He restored sight; an…