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Matthew 12:23 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 12:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?”
Matthew 12:23 (KJV)
Historical Context for Matthew 12:23
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Commentary on Matthew 12:23
'And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?' The crowd's response to Jesus's healing was amazement (ἐξίσταντο/existanto, astonished, beside themselves) and messianic speculation. The question 'Is not this the son of David?' (Μήτι οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ υἱὸς Δαυίδ/Mēti houtos estin ho huios Dauid) expects negative answer grammatically but expresses genuine wondering: Could this possibly be Messiah? 'Son of David' was recognized messianic title—Messiah would descend from David's line (2 Samuel 7:12-16, Isaiah 11:1, Jeremiah 23:5). The miracle provoked messianic consideration....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 12:23
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“two blind men followed him”
“Come”
“What do you think of the Christ? Whose son is he? They said to him”
“when they heard these words”
“the mute man spoke. The multitudes marveled”
“and who followed kept shouting”
“having with them the lame”
“a Canaanite woman came out from those borders”