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href="/bsb/luke/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He called out, &#8220Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And he called out saying, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he cried, saying, Jesus, <i>thou</i> Son of David, have mercy on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he called out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And he called out, saying, &#8220Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he called out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he called out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So he shouted out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David (Messiah), have mercy on me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he called out, &#8220Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So the blind man shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the blind man shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He cried out, "Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So he shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he called out, ?Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So he called out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He called out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then, at the top of his voice, he cried out, "Jesus, son of David, take pity on me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He cried out, “Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, deal kindly with me”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And he called out saying, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he cried out, saying, 'Jesus, Son of David, deal kindly with me;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he cried out, saying, Jesus, son of David, pity me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he cried out, saying: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, take pity on me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he cried and said, O Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he cried out and he said, “Yeshua, Son of David, have mercy on me!”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he cried out and said: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And he cried out saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then he cry'd out, Jesus son of David, have pity on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then, at the top of his voice, he cried out, "Jesus, son of David, take pity on me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And he cried, saying, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And he cried out, saying, Jesus, <i>thou</i> son of David, have compassion on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/18-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=7368" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him. <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/994.htm" title="994: eboēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To shout, call aloud, proclaim. Apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. Shout.">he called out,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-VMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">“Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huie (N-VMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-GMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">of David,</a> <a href="/greek/1653.htm" title="1653: eleēson (V-AMA-2S) -- To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.">have mercy on</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me!”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">39</span>Those who led the way admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">Matthew 9:27</a></span><br />As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-47.htm">Mark 10:47-48</a></span><br />When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” / Many people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-30.htm">Matthew 20:30-31</a></span><br />And there were two blind men sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” / The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-8.htm">Psalm 146:8</a></span><br />the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Matthew 15:22</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-1.htm">John 9:1-7</a></span><br />Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a></span><br />to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></span><br />Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-23.htm">Matthew 12:23</a></span><br />The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-31.htm">John 7:31</a></span><br />Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Matthew 11:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-49.htm">John 1:49</a></span><br />“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he cried, saying, Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me.</p><p class="hdg">Jesus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12</a></b></br> Also unto thee, O Lord, <i>belongeth</i> mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6,7</a></b></br> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a></b></br> And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/17-13.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/luke/6-4.htm">David</a> <a href="/luke/17-13.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/luke/18-37.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/17-13.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/luke/17-15.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/luke/17-13.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/luke/17-13.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/luke/17-31.htm">Top</a> <a href="/luke/17-15.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/18-39.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/luke/18-39.htm">David</a> <a href="/luke/18-39.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/luke/18-40.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/luke/18-39.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/romans/1-31.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/john/2-7.htm">Top</a> <a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Of the importunate widow.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Of the Pharisee and the tax collector.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Of Children brought to Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-18.htm">A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-28.htm">The reward of those who leave all for his sake.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-31.htm">He foretells his death;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-35.htm">and restores a blind man to sight.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/luke/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So he called out</b><br>The phrase "he called out" indicates a desperate plea, reflecting the urgency and intensity of the blind man's situation. In the cultural context of the time, a blind beggar would have been marginalized and often ignored by society. His calling out signifies both his recognition of Jesus' authority and his hope for healing. This act of calling out is a demonstration of faith, as he believes Jesus can change his circumstances.<p><b>“Jesus, Son of David”</b><br>The title "Son of David" is a messianic title, acknowledging Jesus as the promised descendant of King David, who would establish an everlasting kingdom (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). This title is significant because it shows the blind man's recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. The use of this title also connects to the Jewish expectation of a deliverer who would restore Israel. By addressing Jesus in this way, the blind man is expressing his belief in Jesus' divine authority and messianic role.<p><b>have mercy on me!”</b><br>The plea for mercy is a common theme in the Psalms and throughout Scripture, where individuals seek God's compassion and forgiveness (<a href="/psalms/51.htm">Psalm 51:1</a>). In this context, the blind man is asking for Jesus' compassion and healing power. Mercy here implies not only a physical healing but also a spiritual acknowledgment of Jesus' power to transform lives. This request for mercy highlights the man's humility and recognition of his own need, as well as his faith in Jesus' ability to provide what he cannot achieve on his own.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure in the New Testament, recognized as the Messiah and Son of God. In this passage, He is on His way to Jerusalem, performing miracles and teaching.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/blind_beggar.htm">Blind Beggar</a></b><br>The man who calls out to Jesus. He is physically blind and represents spiritual blindness, yet he recognizes Jesus as the "Son of David," a Messianic title.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/son_of_david.htm">Son of David</a></b><br>A Messianic title acknowledging Jesus' royal lineage and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a></b><br>The city where this event takes place. It is significant as a place of transition for Jesus on His journey to Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/crowd.htm">Crowd</a></b><br>The people surrounding Jesus, who initially rebuke the blind man for calling out, but later witness the miracle of his healing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_jesus'_authority.htm">Recognition of Jesus' Authority</a></b><br>The blind man's use of "Son of David" shows his recognition of Jesus' Messianic authority. We are called to acknowledge Jesus' lordship in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/persistence_in_faith.htm">Persistence in Faith</a></b><br>Despite being rebuked by the crowd, the blind man persists in calling out to Jesus. This teaches us the importance of perseverance in prayer and faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_mercy.htm">Seeking Mercy</a></b><br>The blind man's plea for mercy is a model for us to humbly seek God's grace and forgiveness in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_insight_vs._physical_sight.htm">Spiritual Insight vs. Physical Sight</a></b><br>Though physically blind, the man sees Jesus' true identity. This challenges us to seek spiritual insight and understanding beyond our physical circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_community.htm">Role of the Community</a></b><br>Initially, the crowd hinders the blind man, but later they witness his healing. This reminds us of our role in either supporting or obstructing others in their journey to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_mary_become_engaged_to_joseph.htm">Why did Mary become engaged to Joseph?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_the_'righteous_branch'_reign_seen.htm">Jeremiah 33:14–16 speaks of a coming “righteous Branch” who would fulfill God’s promises—why haven’t we seen this universally recognized Messianic reign? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_jesus_inherit_david's_throne.htm">Would Jesus inherit David's throne? Yes, per Luke 1:32. No, as a descendant of cursed Jehoiakim (Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeremiah 36:30).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_luke's_and_matthew's_genealogies_differ.htm">Luke 3:23-38 - Why does Luke's genealogy of Jesus differ significantly from Matthew's, prompting concerns about historical accuracy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 38.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jesus, thou Son of David</span>. This form of address distinctly shows that the idea that the Rabbi of Nazareth, the great Wonder-worker, the wise kind Teacher, was in some way or other the long looked-for Deliverer, was now taking possession of the people's mind. "Son of David" was distinctly a Messianic salutation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/18-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[So]</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he called out,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐβόησεν</span> <span class="translit">(eboēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_994.htm">Strong's 994: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shout, call aloud, proclaim. Apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. Shout.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Jesus,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Son</span><br /><span class="grk">υἱὲ</span> <span class="translit">(huie)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David,</span><br /><span class="grk">Δαυίδ</span> <span class="translit">(Dauid)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> </span><span class="str2">David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have mercy on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλέησόν</span> <span class="translit">(eleēson)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1653.htm">Strong's 1653: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me!”</span><br /><span class="grk">με</span> <span class="translit">(me)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/18-38.htm">Luke 18:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/18-38.htm">Luke 18:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/18-38.htm">Luke 18:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/18-38.htm">Luke 18:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/18-38.htm">Luke 18:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/18-38.htm">Luke 18:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/18-38.htm">Luke 18:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/18-38.htm">Luke 18:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/18-38.htm">Luke 18:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/18-38.htm">Luke 18:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/18-38.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 18:38 He cried out Jesus you son (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/18-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 18:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 18:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/18-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 18:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 18:39" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>