Luke 18:38

38 Then, at the top of his voice, he cried out, "Jesus, son of David, take pity 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 He heard a crowd of people going past, and inquired what it all meant.

37 "Jesus the Nazarene is passing by," they told him.

38 Then, at the top of his voice, he cried out, "Jesus, son of David, take pity on me."

39 Those in front reproved him and tried to silence him; but he continued shouting, louder than ever, "Son of David, take pity on me."

40 At length Jesus stopped and desired them to bring the man to Him; and when he had come close to Him He asked him,