King James Version
What Does Mark 8:22 Mean?
“And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.”
Context
20
And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.
21
And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?
22
And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.
23
And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.
24
And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(22) **And he cometh to Bethsaida.**—This miracle also is recorded by St. Mark only. Judging by the localities named previously, Dalmanutha (Mark 8:10), the passage across the lake (Mark 8:13), and afterwards “the villages of Cæsarea Philippi (Mark 8:27), it is probable that this was the Bethsaida on the northeastern shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Mark. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Mark 8:22 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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