Matthew 20:31

German Interlinear 1979 (Interlinearübersetzung)

Aber die Menge fuhr an sie, daß sie schweigen sollten; sie aber lauter schrien, sagend: Erbarme dich unser, Herr, Sohn Davids!

Was bedeutet das?

In this verse from Matthew 20:31, two blind men are crying out to Jesus for mercy while a crowd tries to silence them. Despite the rebuke, they shout louder, calling Jesus 'the son of David,' which is a reference to him being the Messiah.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine you're at a loud playground and some kids want to play with a new toy but others tell them to be quiet. Instead of stopping, these kids yell even louder because they really want that toy. Here, two blind men are like those kids, shouting for Jesus' help even when others try to stop them.

Historischer Hintergrund

The Gospel of Matthew was written by one of the twelve apostles around 60-85 AD. It was written primarily for a Jewish audience in the context of early Christianity where Jesus is presented as the promised Messiah, fulfilling many Old Testament prophecies.

Anwendung für heute

In today’s world, this verse reminds us to persistently seek help and mercy from God even when others discourage us. For example, if you're facing bullying at school, remember to keep asking for support from trusted adults like teachers or parents.

Themen

• perseverance
• faith
• salvation
• hope
• forgiveness
• mercy

Verwandte Verse

• 2 Samuel 7:14
• Luke 18:35-43
• Mark 10:46-52
• Psalm 109:21
• John 9:1-7

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Häufige Fragen

Why did the crowd try to stop the blind men from crying out?

The crowd likely wanted peace or felt that the blind men were being disruptive. However, their cries reflect a deep faith and persistence in seeking Jesus' help.

What does calling Jesus 'son of David' signify?

By calling Jesus the 'son of David,' the blind men are recognizing him as the long-awaited Messiah who would come from the lineage of King David, according to Old Testament prophecies.

How does this verse show perseverance in faith?

The blind men demonstrate perseverance by not giving up despite being told to be quiet. They shout louder and keep asking for mercy, showing their strong faith in Jesus' ability to help them.

Can you provide examples of other Bible stories that show persistence like the blind men?

Certainly! The story of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-5 and the woman with a hemorrhage in Mark 5:25-34 both illustrate the power of persistence in seeking God's help.