Bible Strands
Matthew 20:34
Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus responds to the two blind men who just asked Him to open their eyes. He acts immediately after their request is voiced.
The words — σπλαγχνισθεὶς (splagchnistheis) means having been moved with compassion, while ἥψατο (hēpsato) denotes the physical act of touching.
The thread — The motif of Jesus touching eyes to restore sight appears in Matthew 9:29, and the broader theme of divine compassion is anchored in Psalms 145:8.
Why it lands — The text records a direct physical intervention followed by immediate sight and discipleship. It requires the reader to acknowledge that the narrative presents restoration and following as a single, unbroken sequence.
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The Greek words
King James Version
So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.
Cross-references
- Matthew 9:29 Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.”
- Psalms 145:8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.
- Luke 22:51 But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.
- Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
- Psalms 119:67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.
- Psalms 119:71 It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.
- Matthew 8:15 So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve Him.
- Matthew 14:14 When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
- Matthew 15:32 Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.”
- Mark 7:33 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.