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He healed the man so that he could both speak and see. <a href="/esv/matthew/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then a demon-oppressed man who was blind and mute was brought to him, and he healed him, so that the man spoke and saw. <a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see. <a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then was brought to Him one possessed by a demon, blind and mute, and He healed him, in order for the mute man to speak and to see. <a href="/kjv/matthew/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Then one was brought to Him who was demon-possessed, blind and mute; and He healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and unable to speak was brought to Jesus, and He healed him so that the man who was unable to speak talked and could see. <a href="/nasb/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed him, so that the mute man spoke and saw. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then there was brought to Him a demon-possessed man who was blind and dumb, and He healed him, so that the dumb man spoke and saw. <a href="/lsb/matthew/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed him, so that the mute man spoke and saw. <a href="/amp/matthew/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed him, so that the mute man both spoke and saw. <a href="/csb/matthew/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and unable to speak was brought to him. He healed him, so that the man could both speak and see. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and unable to speak was brought to Him. He healed him, so that the man could both speak and see. <a href="/asv/matthew/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then was brought unto him one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the dumb man spake and saw. <a href="/cev/matthew/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some people brought to Jesus a man who was blind and could not talk because he had a demon in him. Jesus healed the man, and then he was able to talk and see. <a href="/erv/matthew/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the dumb man spake and saw. <a href="/gwt/matthew/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then some people brought Jesus a man possessed by a demon. The demon made the man blind and unable to talk. Jesus cured him so that he could talk and see. <a href="/gnt/matthew/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then some people brought to Jesus a man who was blind and could not talk because he had a demon. Jesus healed the man, so that he was able to talk and see. <a href="/isv/matthew/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and unable to talk was brought to him. Jesus healed him so that the man could speak and see. <a href="/msb/matthew/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that the blind and mute man could both speak and see. <a href="/net/matthew/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Then they brought to him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute. Jesus healed him so that he could speak and see. <a href="/nheb/matthew/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then one possessed by a demon, blind and mute, was brought to him and he healed him, so that the mute man spoke and saw. <a href="/wbt/matthew/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then was brought to him one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb; and he healed him, so that the blind and dumb both spoke and saw. <a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At that time a demoniac was brought to Him, blind and dumb; and He cured him, so that the dumb man could speak and see. <a href="/web/matthew/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Then one possessed by a demon, blind and mute, was brought to him; and he healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then was brought to Him a demoniac, blind and mute, and He healed him, so that the blind and mute both spoke and saw. <a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then was brought to Him one possessed by a demon, blind and mute, and He healed him, in order for the mute man to speak and to see. <a href="/ylt/matthew/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then was brought to him a demoniac, blind and dumb, and he healed him, so that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. <a href="/slt/matthew/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then he possessed with a demon, blind, and dumb, was brought to him; and he cured him, so that the blind and dumb spake and saw also.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then was offered to him one possessed with a devil, blind and dumb: and he healed him, so that he spoke and saw. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then one who had a demon, who was blind and mute, was brought to him. And he cured him, so that he spoke and saw. <a href="/nabre/matthew/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Then they brought to him a demoniac who was blind and mute. He cured the mute person so that he could speak and see. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then they brought to him a demoniac who was blind and mute; and he cured him, so that the one who had been mute could speak and see.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then they brought near to him a lunatic, who was also dumb and blind; and he healed him, so that the dumb and blind man could speak and see. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But then they brought to him a certain demoniac, mute and blind, and he healed him so that the mute and blind man could speak and could see.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then was brought to him a demoniac, blind and dumb: and he cured him, so that the blind and dumb man both spoke and saw. <a href="/godbey/matthew/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then a demonized man was brought to Him, blind and dumb: and He healed him, so that the blind and dumb man both spake and saw. <a href="/haweis/matthew/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then was brought to him a demoniac, blind and dumb; and he cured him, so as to enable the blind and dumb both to speak and see. <a href="/mace/matthew/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then they brought to him a demoniac, who was both blind and dumb: and he cured him so effectually, that he recovered both his speech and his sight; <a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At that time a demoniac was brought to Him, blind and dumb; and He cured him, so that the dumb man could speak and see. <a href="/worrell/matthew/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then there was brought to Him a demoniac, blind, and dumb; and He healed him, so that the dumb man spake and saw. <a href="/worsley/matthew/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then was brought to Him a demoniac, who was blind and dumb; and he healed Him, so that the blind and dumb man both spake and saw: <a href="/parallel/matthew/12-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3163" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">A House Divided</a> 21In His name the nations will put their hope.” 22<a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1139.htm" title="1139: daimonizomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To be possessed, be under the power of an evil-spirit or demon. Middle voice from daimon; to be exercised by a d?Mon.">a demon-possessed man</a> <a href="/greek/5185.htm" title="5185: typhlos (Adj-NMS) -- Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind.">who was blind</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2974.htm" title="2974: kōphos (Adj-NMS) -- (lit: blunted) dumb, dull, deaf. From kopto; blunted, i.e. of hearing or speech.">mute</a> <a href="/greek/4374.htm" title="4374: prosēnechthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat.">was brought</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2323.htm" title="2323: etherapeusen (V-AIA-3S) -- From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.">He healed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the man</a> <a href="/greek/5620.htm" title="5620: hōste (Conj) -- So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2974.htm" title="2974: kōphon (Adj-AMS) -- (lit: blunted) dumb, dull, deaf. From kopto; blunted, i.e. of hearing or speech.">he</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalein (V-PNA) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">could speak</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepein (V-PNA) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">see.</a> 23The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/3-11.htm">Mark 3:11</a> And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!” <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Luke 11:14</a> One day Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. And when the demon was gone, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowds were amazed, <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a> Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. <a href="/john/9-32.htm">John 9:32-33</a> Never before has anyone heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind. / If this man were not from God, He could do no such thing.” <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Matthew 9:32-33</a> As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus. / And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!” <a href="/mark/7-32.htm">Mark 7:32-35</a> Some people brought to Him a man who was deaf and hardly able to speak, and they begged Jesus to place His hand on him. / So Jesus took him aside privately, away from the crowd, and put His fingers into the man’s ears. Then He spit and touched the man’s tongue. / And looking up to heaven, He sighed deeply and said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means, “Be opened!”). ... <a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Luke 7:21-22</a> At that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind. / So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. <a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a> to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. <a href="/john/10-21.htm">John 10:21</a> But others replied, “These are not the words of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?” <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/isaiah/29-18.htm">Isaiah 29:18</a> On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see. <a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30-31</a> Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel. <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">Luke 4:40-41</a> At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases were brought to Jesus, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them. / Demons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/john/5-36.htm">John 5:36</a> But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then was brought to him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, so that the blind and dumb both spoke and saw.was.<a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Matthew 9:32</a> As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.<a href="/mark/3-11.htm">Mark 3:11</a> And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.<a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Luke 11:14</a> And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.he healed.<a href="/mark/7-35.htm">Mark 7:35-37</a> And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain… <a href="/mark/9-17.htm">Mark 9:17-26</a> And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; … blind.<a href="/psalms/51-15.htm">Psalm 51:15</a> O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.<a href="/isaiah/29-18.htm">Isaiah 29:18</a> And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.<a href="/isaiah/32-3.htm">Isaiah 32:3,4</a> And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/matthew/11-18.htm">Demon</a> <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Demoniac</a> <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Demon-Possessed</a> <a href="/matthew/11-18.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Dumb</a> <a href="/matthew/11-18.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Insomuch</a> <a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Mute</a> <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/matthew/11-23.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/15-14.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Demon</a> <a href="/mark/5-15.htm">Demoniac</a> <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Demon-Possessed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Dumb</a> <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Insomuch</a> <a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Mute</a> <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/12-32.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/matthew/12-28.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/matthew/13-15.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 12</div>1. <a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/12-3.htm">by scripture,</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/12-9.htm">by reason,</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/12-13.htm">and by a miracle.</a> 22. <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute;</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, </a> 32. <a href="/matthew/12-32.htm">he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven.</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Account shall be made of idle words.</a> 38. <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign,</a> 46. <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus In the context of first-century Judea, demon possession was often associated with physical ailments, such as blindness and muteness. The Jewish understanding of demon possession was that it was a spiritual affliction that could manifest in various physical and mental disorders. The man being brought to Jesus indicates the faith or desperation of those who brought him, recognizing Jesus' authority and power to heal. This act of bringing the afflicted to Jesus is a recurring theme in the Gospels, highlighting the role of community and intercession in seeking divine intervention.and He healed the man Jesus' healing of the demon-possessed man demonstrates His authority over both the spiritual and physical realms. This act of healing is a testament to His divine nature and fulfillment of messianic prophecies, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a>, which speak of the Messiah opening the eyes of the blind and unstopping the ears of the deaf. The healing serves as a sign of the in-breaking of God's kingdom through Jesus' ministry, showcasing His compassion and power.so that he could speak and see The restoration of the man's sight and speech signifies a complete and miraculous healing, emphasizing the totality of Jesus' power. In biblical symbolism, sight often represents understanding and spiritual insight, while speech can symbolize the ability to proclaim truth. This healing not only restores the man's physical abilities but also serves as a metaphor for spiritual awakening and the proclamation of God's works. The miracle underscores Jesus' role as the light of the world, bringing clarity and truth to those in darkness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who performs the healing in this passage. 2. <a href="/topical/d/demon-possessed_man.htm">Demon-Possessed Man</a> The individual afflicted by a demon, resulting in blindness and muteness, who is brought to Jesus for healing. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_healing_event.htm">The Healing Event</a> A miraculous act performed by Jesus, demonstrating His authority over demonic forces and His compassion for those suffering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authority_of_jesus.htm">Authority of Jesus</a> Jesus' ability to heal the demon-possessed man underscores His divine authority over both physical and spiritual realms. Believers can trust in His power to overcome any form of bondage or affliction. <a href="/topical/c/compassion_of_christ.htm">Compassion of Christ</a> Jesus' willingness to heal the man reflects His deep compassion for those who suffer. Christians are called to emulate this compassion in their interactions with others. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The presence of demonic influence in the man's life serves as a reminder of the reality of spiritual warfare. Believers should remain vigilant and rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment and strength. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_deliverance.htm">Faith and Deliverance</a> The healing demonstrates that deliverance is possible through faith in Jesus. Christians are encouraged to bring their struggles to Him, trusting in His ability to heal and restore.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 12</a> <a href="/q/why_do_exorcisms_mimic_mental_disorders.htm">Why do exorcisms match psychiatric disorders rather than supernatural phenomena?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_blasphemy_unforgivable.htm">Matthew 12:31–32: How can blasphemy against the Holy Spirit be “unforgivable” if Scripture elsewhere teaches God’s limitless forgiveness? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'condemned_by_words'_mean.htm">What does "condemned by your words" mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_christians_suffer.htm">What causes Christians to experience suffering?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) The narrative that follows is again a stumbling-block in the way of harmonists. St. Luke (<a href="/luke/11-14.htm" title="And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spoke; and the people wondered.">Luke 11:14</a>) places it after the feeding of the five thousand; St. Mark (<a href="/mark/3-22.htm" title="And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He has Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casts he out devils.">Mark 3:22</a>) immediately after the mission of the Twelve. A like narrative has met us in <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm" title="As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.">Matthew 9:32</a>, and it is probable enough that the charge was repeated as often as the occasion presented itself, and as often answered in identical or like words. St. Mark states that the Pharisees who brought it were those who had come down from Jerusalem, and this falls in with all that we have seen of the activity of those emissaries of the party.Possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb.--In <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm" title="As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.">Matthew 9:32</a>, the man was simply dumb; here the phenomena of the suspension of conscious sensation and volition were more complicated.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 22-32. - The healing of a man blind and dumb, and the consequent blasphemy of the Pharisees. The miracle leads them to the extreme of spiritual opposition. (On the assimilation to our vers. 22-24, found in <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Matthew 9:32-34</a>, see notes there.) The parallel passages are <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Luke 11:14-23</a> and, for the blasphemy and our Lord's consequent defence only, <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Mark 3:22-30</a>. Verse 22 - Then was brought. So Westcott and Herr margin, but text, "then they brought," as in <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Matthew 9:32</a>. Unto him one possessed with a devil, blind (this fact is not mentioned by Luke), and dumb. "The devil had shut up each entrance by which be might come to faith, his sight and his hearing, yet Christ opened each" (Chrysostom). And he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. The case was worse than even that of <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Matthew 9:32</a>, where the man was not blind. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/12-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Τότε (Tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. a demon-possessed man δαιμονιζόμενος (daimonizomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1139.htm">Strong's 1139: </a> To be possessed, be under the power of an evil-spirit or demon. Middle voice from daimon; to be exercised by a d?Mon. [who was] blind τυφλὸς (typhlos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5185.htm">Strong's 5185: </a> Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. mute κωφός (kōphos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2974.htm">Strong's 2974: </a> (lit: blunted) dumb, dull, deaf. From kopto; blunted, i.e. of hearing or speech. was brought προσηνέχθη (prosēnechthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4374.htm">Strong's 4374: </a> From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat. to [Jesus], αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He healed ἐθεράπευσεν (etherapeusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2323.htm">Strong's 2323: </a> From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve. [the man] αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. so that ὥστε (hōste) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5620.htm">Strong's 5620: </a> So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore. [he] κωφὸν (kōphon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2974.htm">Strong's 2974: </a> (lit: blunted) dumb, dull, deaf. From kopto; blunted, i.e. of hearing or speech. could speak λαλεῖν (lalein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. see. βλέπειν (blepein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. 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