Bible Strands
Matthew 20:33
“Lord,” they answered, “let our eyes be opened.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Two blind men respond to Jesus’ direct inquiry about their needs. They address Him as "Lord" while requesting physical healing at the moment He has just explained His impending suffering.
The words — The plea centers on the verb ἀνοιγῶσιν (anoigōsin), meaning "may be opened," directed toward their ὀφθαλμοὶ (ophthalmoi), or "eyes." This construction frames their request as an urgent petition for immediate restoration.
The thread — This petition echoes the psalmist’s request in Psalm 119:18 to perceive spiritual truth and aligns with Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:17 for divine revelation. Both passages shift the focus from physical sight to spiritual perception.
Why it lands — The text demands a direct appeal to Jesus’ authority for immediate intervention. It requires the reader to recognize that asking for sight, whether physical or spiritual, necessitates complete dependence on His response.
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The Greek words
King James Version
They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.
Cross-references
- Psalms 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.
- Ephesians 1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.