Luke 18:38

Translations

Modern

So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Traditional

And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

Literal

And he called out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Latin

Et clamavit, dicens: Jesu, fili David, miserere mei.

Original

Greek

English

So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Notes

Luke 18:38

Son of David is a title for the Christ (the Messiah, God's chosen king). The Christ is a descendant of David who will rule on David’s throne forever (see 1:32–33; 2 Samuel 7:11–16; Isaiah 9:6–7; 11:1–5; Jeremiah 23:5–6; 33:15–16; Ezekiel 37:24–25).

Luke 18:35–43

This story shows again how Jesus cares for the poor and people who had less social status in Israel. It also reminds us that Jesus is the Son of David, the Christ (18:38), shortly before he enters Jerusalem as king (19:28–44).

Theme notes and profiles

David Hope for the Messiah

Events

Healing Blind Bartimaeusc. AD 30

Related verses

Matthew 9:27
As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”
Luke 18:39
Those who led the way admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Matthew 15:22
And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.”
Isaiah 9:6–7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Romans 1:3
…regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”
Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”
Matthew 12:23
The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”
Matthew 22:42–45
“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered.
Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Matthew 21:15
But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”
Psalm 62:12
…and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

Parallels

Matthew 20:29–34 Mark 10:46–52

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Blindness David Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Blind Man Bartimeus (Bartimaeus): A Blind Man Faith: Faith in Christ: Blind Bartimaeus and a Fellow Blind Man Jesus, the Christ: Heals Two Blind Men (At Jericho) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Two Blind Men Cured Near Jericho Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Restores Sight to Two Blind Men Near Jericho

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