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A Forceful Command
The phrase "strictly charged" is a translation of a very strong Greek word, 'enebrimēthē'. Scholars note it implies a powerful, almost angry, and vehement command. One commentator describes the sense of it as Jesus looking severe, contracting his eyebrows, and shaking his head to emphasize the absolute necessity of secrecy. This was not a casual suggestion, but a forceful order.
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AT Robertson
On Matthew 9:30
Were opened (ηνεωιχθησαν). Triple augment (on οι=ωι, ε and then on preposition αν = ην).
Strictly charged them
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 9:30
19th Century
Preacher
They both saw. The double miracle was performed at the same moment. Comrades in the dark, they are now companions in the light. How remarkable that…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 9:30
Jesus’ touching the blind men’s eyes—perhaps no more than a compassionate gesture to encourage faith—was not the sole means of this healing: it als…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 9:30
16th Century
Theologian
And Jesus threatened them. Either he wished to have other persons as witnesses of the miracle, or to delay its publication until another t…
John Gill
On Matthew 9:30
17th Century
Pastor
And their eyes were opened
Some copies read, "immediately"; and so do the Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions: and…
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…