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The blind man said, &#8220Rabbi, I want to see.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “My Rabbi,” the blind man said, “I want to see!” <a href="/esv/mark/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man said to him, “Rabbi, let me recover my sight.” <a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.” <a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus answering him says, "What do you desire I should do to you?" And the blind man said to Him, "Rabboni, that I may receive sight." <a href="/kjv/mark/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. <a href="/nkjv/mark/10.htm">New King James Version</a> So Jesus answered and said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And replying to him, Jesus said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” And the man who was blind said to Him, “Rabboni, I want to regain my sight!” <a href="/nasb/mark/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> And answering him, Jesus said, &#8220What do you want Me to do for you?&#8221 And the blind man said to Him, &#8220Rabboni, I want to regain my sight!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And answering him, Jesus said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” And the blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, I want to regain my sight!” <a href="/lsb/mark/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jesus answered him and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” And the blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, I want to regain my sight!” <a href="/amp/mark/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And Jesus said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni (my Master), let me regain my sight.” <a href="/csb/mark/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus answered him, “What do you want me to do for you? ” “Rabboni,” the blind man said to him, “I want to see.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus answered him, &#8220What do you want Me to do for you?&#8221 &#8220Rabbouni,&#8221 the blind man told Him, &#8220I want to see!&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And the blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight. <a href="/cev/mark/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus asked, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man answered, "Master, I want to see!" <a href="/erv/mark/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And the blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight. <a href="/gwt/mark/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said, "Teacher, I want to see again." <a href="/gnt/mark/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> "What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked him. "Teacher," the blind man answered, "I want to see again." <a href="/isv/mark/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man told him, "Rabbouni, I want to see again." <a href="/msb/mark/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?What do you want Me to do for you?? Jesus asked. ?Rabboni,? said the blind man, ?let me see again.? <a href="/net/mark/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Jesus said to him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man replied, "Rabbi, let me see again." <a href="/nheb/mark/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said to him, "Rabboni, that I may see again." <a href="/wbt/mark/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus answered and said to him, What wilt thou that I should do to thee? The blind man said to him, Lord, that I may receive my sight. <a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "What shall I do for you?" said Jesus. "Rabboni," replied the blind man, "let me recover my sight." <a href="/web/mark/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “Rabboni, that I may see again.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And answering, Jesus says to him, “What do you will I may do to you?” And the blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, that I may see again”; <a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus answering him says, "What do you desire I should do to you?" And the blind man said to Him, "Rabboni, that I may receive sight." <a href="/ylt/mark/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And answering, Jesus saith to him, 'What wilt thou I may do to thee?' and the blind man said to him, 'Rabboni, that I may see again;' <a href="/slt/mark/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having answered, said to him, What wishest thou I should do to thee? And the blind said to him, Rabboni, that I might see again.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus answering, said to him: What wilt thou that I should do to thee? And the blind man said to him: Rabboni, that I may see. <a href="/cpdv/mark/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And in response, Jesus said to him, “What do you want, that I should do for you?” And the blind man said to him, “Master, that I may see.” <a href="/nabre/mark/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to him, What do you wish me to do for you? The blind man said to him, Master, that I may see. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yeshua said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” But the blind man said to him, “Rabbi, that I might see.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus answered and said to him: What do you wish me to do for you? The blind man said to him: Rabboni, that I may receive my sight. <a href="/godbey/mark/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus responding said to him, <FR>What do you wish that I shall do to you?<Fr> And the blind man said to Him, Great Master, that I may look up. <a href="/haweis/mark/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Jesus addressing him, said, What dost thou wish that I should do for thee? And the blind man said to him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight! <a href="/mace/mark/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who thereupon spoke to him, and said, what would you have me do for you? the blind man replied, Lord, I desire to have my sight. <a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "What shall I do for you?" said Jesus. "Rabboni," replied the blind man, "let me recover my sight." <a href="/worrell/mark/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus, answering him, said, <FR>"What do you wish that I should do for you?"<Fr> And the blind man said to Him, "Rabboni, that I may receive my sight." <a href="/worsley/mark/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Jesus said to him, <FR>What dost thou desire <Fr>that<FR> I should do for thee?<Fr> And the blind man said to Him, Lord, that I may recover my sight. <a href="/parallel/mark/10-51.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3575" 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/mark/10.htm">Jesus Heals Bartimaeus</a> …50Throwing off his cloak, Bartimaeus jumped up and came to Jesus. 51<a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“What</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: theleis (V-PIA-2S) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">do you want</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsō (V-ASA-1S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">Me to do</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">for you?” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">asked.</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/4462.htm" title="4462: Rabbouni (N-VMS) -- Or rhabbouni of Chaldee origin; corresponding to rhabbi.">“Rabboni,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5185.htm" title="5185: typhlos (Adj-NMS) -- Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind.">blind man,</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">“</a> <a href="/greek/308.htm" title="308: anablepsō (V-ASA-1S) -- To look up, recover my sight. From ana and blepo; to look up; by implication, to recover sight.">let me see again.”</a> 52“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.…<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="/matthew/20-32.htm">Matthew 20:32-34</a> Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked. / “Lord,” they answered, “let our eyes be opened.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him. <a href="/luke/18-41.htm">Luke 18:41-43</a> “What do you want Me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “let me see again.” / “Receive your sight!” Jesus replied. “Your faith has healed you.” / Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. <a href="/john/5-6.htm">John 5:6</a> When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?” <a href="/matthew/9-28.htm">Matthew 9:28-30</a> After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered. / Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” / And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!” <a href="/john/9-36.htm">John 9:36-38</a> “Who is He, Sir?” he replied. “Tell me so that I may believe in Him.” / “You have already seen Him,” Jesus answered. “He is the One speaking with you.” / “Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus. <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5</a> Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. <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="/psalms/146-8.htm">Psalm 146:8</a> the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a> So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a> And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. <a href="/james/4-2.htm">James 4:2-3</a> You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask. / And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a> And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. <a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Matthew 21:22</a> If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus answered and said to him, What will you that I should do to you? The blind man said to him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.What.<a href="/mark/10-36.htm">Mark 10:36</a> And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?<a href="/2_chronicles/1-7.htm">2 Chronicles 1:7</a> In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.<a href="/matthew/6-8.htm">Matthew 6:8</a> Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/10-39.htm">Able</a> <a href="/mark/10-49.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/mark/10-50.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">Master</a> <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/john/20-16.htm">Rabboni</a> <a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/mark/5-23.htm">Recover</a> <a href="/matthew/5-13.htm">Regain</a> <a href="/mark/8-25.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/mark/10-36.htm">Want</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/10-52.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/mark/10-52.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/11-3.htm">Master</a> <a href="/mark/11-21.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/john/20-16.htm">Rabboni</a> <a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/mark/16-18.htm">Recover</a> <a href="/luke/18-41.htm">Regain</a> <a href="/mark/10-52.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/mark/12-44.htm">Want</a> <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 10</div>1. <a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a> 13. <a href="/mark/10-13.htm">blesses the children that are brought unto him;</a> 17. <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;</a> 23. <a href="/mark/10-23.htm">tells his disciples of the danger of riches;</a> 28. <a href="/mark/10-28.htm">promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;</a> 32. <a href="/mark/10-32.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a> 35. <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;</a> 46. <a href="/mark/10-46.htm">and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.</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/mark/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“What do you want Me to do for you?” This question from Jesus highlights His willingness to engage personally with individuals and address their specific needs. It reflects the compassionate nature of Christ, who often asked questions to draw out faith and articulate desires (see also <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Mark 5:30-34</a>). The question invites the blind man to express his faith and need directly, emphasizing the importance of personal faith in receiving healing. This interaction occurs in Jericho, a city with a rich biblical history, known as the first city conquered by the Israelites in the Promised Land (Joshua 6). Jesus' question also mirrors the earlier interaction with James and John in <a href="/mark/10-36.htm">Mark 10:36</a>, where He asked them the same question, highlighting the contrast between their request for glory and the blind man's request for sight.Jesus asked. Jesus' direct engagement with the blind man demonstrates His accessibility and readiness to respond to those who call upon Him. This personal interaction is a hallmark of Jesus' ministry, where He often took time to address individuals amidst the crowds. It underscores the personal relationship He offers to believers, contrasting with the distant and impersonal nature of many religious leaders of the time. Jesus' approach fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a>, which speaks of the Messiah opening the eyes of the blind, both physically and spiritually.“Rabboni,” said the blind man, The term "Rabboni" is an Aramaic word meaning "my teacher" or "my master," showing the blind man's respect and recognition of Jesus' authority. This title is used sparingly in the New Testament, notably by Mary Magdalene in <a href="/john/20-16.htm">John 20:16</a>, indicating a deep personal reverence. The blind man's use of this term reflects his faith and acknowledgment of Jesus' power to heal. It also signifies a personal relationship with Jesus, as "Rabboni" conveys a sense of personal devotion and trust.“let me see again.” The blind man's request is straightforward and filled with faith, as he believes Jesus has the power to restore his sight. This plea for physical healing also symbolizes spiritual enlightenment, as blindness often represents spiritual ignorance or lack of understanding in biblical literature (<a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a>, <a href="/john/9-39.htm">John 9:39-41</a>). The request to "see again" suggests that the man may have had sight previously, indicating a desire to return to a state of wholeness. This healing act by Jesus not only fulfills messianic prophecies but also serves as a type of spiritual restoration available through Christ, who is the Light of the World (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who performs miracles and teaches about the Kingdom of God. In this passage, He is on His way to Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/b/blind_bartimaeus.htm">Blind Bartimaeus</a> A blind beggar sitting by the roadside in Jericho. His faith and persistence lead to his healing by Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a> An ancient city with significant biblical history, located near the Jordan River. It serves as the setting for this encounter between Jesus and Bartimaeus. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are present during this event, witnessing the interaction and miracle. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A group of people following Jesus, who initially rebuke Bartimaeus for calling out to Jesus but later witness the miracle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Bartimaeus' persistent calling out to Jesus despite the crowd's rebuke demonstrates active faith. We should not be discouraged by obstacles when seeking Jesus. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_compassion.htm">Jesus' Compassion</a> Jesus stops and asks Bartimaeus what he wants, showing His personal care and willingness to meet our needs. We should approach Jesus with our requests, trusting in His compassion. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_sight.htm">Spiritual Sight</a> While Bartimaeus seeks physical sight, this passage also symbolizes the need for spiritual sight. We should seek Jesus to open our eyes to spiritual truths. <a href="/topical/p/persistence_in_prayer.htm">Persistence in Prayer</a> Bartimaeus' refusal to be silenced by the crowd teaches us the importance of persistence in prayer. We should continue to seek Jesus earnestly, regardless of external discouragements. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus'_authority.htm">Recognizing Jesus' Authority</a> Bartimaeus addresses Jesus as "Rabboni," acknowledging His authority and divinity. We should recognize and submit to Jesus' authority in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 10</a> <a href="/q/who_healed_bartimaeus.htm">Who healed Blind Bartimaeus in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_if_the_blind_lead_the_blind.htm">What happens when the blind lead the blind?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_ministry_for.htm">What was the purpose of Jesus' ministry?</a> <a href="/q/has_he_risen.htm">Has He risen?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(51) Lord.--Better Rabboni, the word being the same as in <a href="/john/20-16.htm" title="Jesus said to her, Mary. She turned herself, and said to him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.">John 20:16</a>, and occurring in these two passages only. The word was an augmentative form of Rabbi, and as such expressed greater reverence. It takes its place as another example of St. Mark's fondness for reproducing the very syllables that were spoken.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 51, 52. - Our Lord well knew what he wanted; but it was necessary that he and those around him should hear from the lips of the blind man the confession of his need, and of his faith in the power that was present to heal him. And the blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight. "Rabboni," or "Rabbuni," means literally, my Master. It was a more respectful mode of address than the more simple form "Rabbi." This expression shows that Bartimaeus had yet much to learn as to the Divine character of our Lord. But his faith is accepted; and he showed that it was genuine as far as it went, by forthwith following Jesus in the way. There were six occasions on which our Lord is recorded to have healed the blind: St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">Matthew 9:27</a>; <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">Matthew 12:22</a>; <a href="/matthew/21-14.htm">Matthew 21:14</a>); St. Mark (<a href="/mark/8-24.htm">Mark 8:24</a>; <a href="/mark/10-46.htm">Mark 10:46</a>); St. John (<a href="/john/9-1.htm">John 9:1</a>). St. Chrysostom says of Bartimaeus, that as before this gift of healing he showed perseverance, so after it he shewed gratitude. <a href="/commentaries/mark/10-51.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“What Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. do you want θέλεις (theleis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. Me to do ποιήσω (poiēsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. for you?” σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. asked. ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “Rabboni,” Ραββουνι (Rabbouni) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4462.htm">Strong's 4462: </a> Or rhabbouni of Chaldee origin; corresponding to rhabbi. said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. the Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. blind [man], 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. “I want to see again.” ἀναβλέψω (anablepsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_308.htm">Strong's 308: </a> To look up, recover my sight. 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