Lukas 18:38

38 And he cried out saying, Ben Dovid! Chaneni! (Have mercy on me!)

Lukas 18:38 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 18:38

And he cried, saying, Jesus thou son of David
Believing him, at once, to be the Messiah; whence he calls him the son of David, which was a character and title of the Messiah, well known to the Jews; (See Gill on Matthew 1:1) and therefore immediately called out unto him, being willing to take that opportunity as he passed, and whilst he was within hearing, to make his suit to him for his sight:

saying, have mercy on me:
a poor, blind, and miserable creature, and restore me to my sight, which will be an act of singular mercy, and goodness, and will always be gratefully owned as such.

Lukas 18:38 In-Context

36 And having heard a multitude traveling through, he was asking what this might be.

37 And they reported to him that Yehoshua from Natzeret is passing by.

38 And he cried out saying, Ben Dovid! Chaneni! (Have mercy on me!)

39 And the ones going past him were rebuking him that he should be silent, but he just so much the more was crying out, Ben Dovid, chaneni!

40 And stopping, Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach commanded the ivver to be led to him. Having drawn near, Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach asked him, What do you wish that I may do for you?