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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/12.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/matthew/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />All the people were astonished and said, &#8220Could this be the Son of David?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The crowd was amazed and asked, “Could it be that Jesus is the Son of David, the Messiah?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the people were amazed, and said, “Can this be the Son of David?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And all the crowds were amazed, and were saying, "Could this be the Son of David?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And all the multitudes were amazed and said, “Could this be the Son of David?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And all the crowds were amazed and were saying, “This man cannot be the Son of David, can he?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />All the crowds were amazed, and were saying, &#8220This man cannot be the Son of David, can he?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And all the multitudes were amazed, and <i>began</i> to say, “This <i>man</i> cannot be the Son of David, can he?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And all the crowds were astounded, and were saying, “Can this man <i>really</i> be the Son of David?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />All the people wondered in amazement, and said, “Could this be the Son of David (the Messiah)?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the crowds were astounded and said, “Could this be the Son of David? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And all the crowds were astounded and said, &#8220Perhaps this is the Son of David!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the multitudes were amazed, and said, Can this be the son of David?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The crowds were so amazed they asked, "Could Jesus be the Son of David?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And all the multitudes were amazed, and said, Is this the son of David?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The crowds were all amazed and said, "Can this man be the Son of David?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The crowds were all amazed at what Jesus had done. "Could he be the Son of David?" they asked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />All the crowds were amazed and kept saying, "This man isn't the Son of David, is he?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The crowds were astounded and asked, ?Could this be the Son of David??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All the crowds were amazed and said, "Could this one be the Son of David?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And all the crowds were amazed, and said, "Can this be the son of David?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And the crowds of people were all filled with amazement and said, "Can this be the Son of David?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All the multitudes were amazed, and said, “Can this be the son of David?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the multitudes were amazed and said, “Is this the Son of David?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And all the crowds were amazed, and were saying, "Could this be the Son of David?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And all the multitudes were amazed, and said, 'Is this the Son of David?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the crowds were affected, and said, Is not this the son of David?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all the multitudes were amazed, and said: Is not this the son of David? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And all the crowds were stupefied, and they said, “Could this be the son of David?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />All the crowd was astounded, and said, “Could this perhaps be the Son of David?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />All the crowds were amazed and said, “Can this be the Son of David?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />All the people were amazed and said, Perhaps this man is the son of David?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And all the crowds were astounded and they were saying, “Is this not The Son of David?”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And all the people were amazed, and said: Is not this the son of David?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And all the multitudes were astonished, and continued to say, Is not this the son of David?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And all the multitudes were lost in amazement, and they said, Is not this the son of David?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />which made the people cry out with amazement, "Is not this the son of David?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And the crowds of people were all filled with amazement and said, "Can this be the Son of David?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And all the multitudes were amazed, and said, Can this be the Son of David?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and all the multitudes were amazed, and said, "Is not this the Son of David?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/12-23.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3173" 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/matthew/12.htm">A House Divided</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22</span>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. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/3793.htm" title="3793: ochloi (N-NMP) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowds</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/1839.htm" title="1839: existanto (V-IIM-3P) -- From ek and histemi; to put out of wits, i.e. Astound, or become astounded, insane.">were astounded</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">asked,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“Could this be</a> <a href="/greek/3385.htm" title="3385: Mēti (IntPrtcl) -- If not, unless, whether at all. From me and the neuter of tis; whether at all."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. "></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/5207.htm" title="5207: huios (N-NMS) -- 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> </span> <span class="reftext">24</span>But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”…<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 9:27-33</a></span><br />As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” / 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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-11.htm">Mark 3:11</a></span><br />And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Luke 11:14-15</a></span><br />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, / but some of them said, “It is by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons, that He drives out demons.”<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="/john/9-16.htm">John 9:16</a></span><br />Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-21.htm">John 10:21</a></span><br />But others replied, “These are not the words of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22</a></span><br />Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />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.<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="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1-7</a></span><br />“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ...<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="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a></span><br />Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-15.htm">Jeremiah 33:15-16</a></span><br />In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23-24</a></span><br />I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/37-24.htm">Ezekiel 37:24</a></span><br />My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?</p><p class="hdg">the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Matthew 9:33</a></b></br> And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30,31</a></b></br> And great multitudes came unto him, having with them <i>those that were</i> lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them: … </p><p class="hdg">Is not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">Matthew 9:27</a></b></br> And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, <i>Thou</i> Son of David, have mercy on us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Matthew 15:22</a></b></br> And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, <i>thou</i> Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a></b></br> And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed <i>is</i> he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Amazement</a> <a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/12-3.htm">David</a> <a href="/matthew/9-8.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Surprised</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/matthew/22-33.htm">Amazement</a> <a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">David</a> <a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/19-25.htm">Surprised</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-3.htm">by scripture,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-9.htm">by reason,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-13.htm">and by a miracle.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-32.htm">he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Account shall be made of idle words.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother.</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'; 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In the context of first-century Judea, where many were familiar with the prophecies of a coming Messiah, Jesus' actions were unprecedented. The term "astounded" suggests a deep sense of amazement and wonder, indicating that what they witnessed was beyond ordinary human capability. This reaction is consistent with other instances in the Gospels where Jesus' miracles elicited similar responses (e.g., <a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Matthew 9:33</a>, <a href="/mark/1-27.htm">Mark 1:27</a>). The crowds' astonishment also reflects the growing tension between Jesus' rising popularity and the skepticism of the religious leaders.<p><b>and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”</b><br>The title "Son of David" is a messianic term rooted in the Old Testament, particularly in the promises made to King David that his lineage would produce a ruler whose kingdom would be everlasting (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). By asking if Jesus could be the "Son of David," the crowd is questioning whether He is the long-awaited Messiah. This reflects the Jewish expectation of a deliverer who would restore Israel's fortunes and establish God's kingdom. The question posed by the crowd indicates a recognition of Jesus' potential messianic identity, which is a central theme in the Gospel of Matthew. This title is significant because it connects Jesus to the Davidic covenant and the fulfillment of prophecy, such as <a href="/isaiah/11.htm">Isaiah 11:1-10</a>, which speaks of a shoot from the stump of Jesse (David's father) who will bring justice and peace. The crowd's question also sets the stage for the ensuing conflict with the Pharisees, who challenge Jesus' authority and seek to discredit Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a></b><br>A group of people witnessing Jesus' miracles and teachings. Their reaction is one of amazement and curiosity about Jesus' true identity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure performing miracles, prompting the crowd's question about His messianic identity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/son_of_david.htm">Son of David</a></b><br>A messianic title referring to the expected descendant of King David who would restore Israel. The crowd's question indicates their recognition of Jesus' potential fulfillment of this prophecy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are present in the surrounding context, often opposing Jesus and questioning His authority.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/miracle_of_healing.htm">Miracle of Healing</a></b><br>The event preceding this verse involves Jesus healing a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, which leads to the crowd's reaction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_jesus'_identity.htm">Recognition of Jesus' Identity</a></b><br>The crowd's question reflects a crucial moment of recognition and inquiry into Jesus' true identity. Believers today are called to recognize Jesus as the Messiah and Savior.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/messianic_expectations.htm">Messianic Expectations</a></b><br>Understanding the title "Son of David" helps us appreciate the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in Jesus. This deepens our faith in God's promises and His faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/response_to_miracles.htm">Response to Miracles</a></b><br>The crowd's astonishment challenges us to respond to Jesus' works in our lives with faith and acknowledgment of His divine authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_and_faith.htm">Discernment and Faith</a></b><br>The crowd's question invites us to discern truth from skepticism. We are encouraged to seek understanding and grow in faith rather than doubt.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_to_others.htm">Witnessing to Others</a></b><br>Just as the crowd shared their amazement, believers are called to share their experiences of Jesus' power and love with others, pointing them to His identity as the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_jesus'_biblical_ancestors.htm">Who are the ancestors of Jesus according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_plot_of_jesus_christ_superstar.htm">What is the plot of Jesus Christ Superstar?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_call_jesus_'son_of_david'_in_matt_21_9.htm">Why do the crowds in Matthew 21:9 publicly proclaim Jesus as the 'Son of David' if secular records are silent about this event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_fomo.htm">Who is blessed for coming in the Lord's name?</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>(23) <span class= "bld">Is not this the son of David?</span>--The people use (as the blind man had done in <a href="/matthew/9-27.htm" title="And when Jesus departed there, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, You son of David, have mercy on us.">Matthew 9:27</a>) the most popular of all the synonyms of the Christ.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And all the people</span>; <span class="accented">the multitudes</span> (Revised Version); <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the various concourses of people that formed themselves at different times of the day and in different parts of the town (cf. <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Matthew 8:1</a>; <a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">Matthew 14:15</a>, notes). <span class="cmt_word">Were amazed</span> (<span class="greek">ἐξίσταντο</span>); here only in Matthew, but cf. <a href="/mark/2-12.htm">Mark 2:12</a>. <span class="cmt_word">And said, Is this</span> (<span class="greek">μήτι οῦτός ἐστιν</span>). The form of the question suggests that it seemed altogether too wonderful to allow of an affirmative answer being returned. The American Committee of Revision wished to translate, "Can this be," etc.? The Son of David? (<a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">Matthew 9:27</a>, note). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/12-23.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">The</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crowds</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄχλοι</span> <span class="translit">(ochloi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were all amazed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξίσταντο</span> <span class="translit">(existanto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1839.htm">Strong's 1839: </a> </span><span class="str2">From ek and histemi; to put out of wits, i.e. Astound, or become astounded, insane.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</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">asked,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔλεγον</span> <span class="translit">(elegon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Could this be</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Son</span><br /><span class="grk">υἱὸς</span> <span class="translit">(huios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative 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. 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