Luke 18:38

38 And he cried out, “Jesus, ¹Son of David, have mercy on me! ”

Luke 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.

Luke 18:38 In-Context

36 And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant.

37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by. ”

38 And he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! ”

39 And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me! ”

40 And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to him. And when he came near, he asked him,

Cross References

• 1. 18:38 See Matt. 1:1; 9:27