Luke 18:36
What does Luke 18:36 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 18:36 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 18:36 means
Hearing the commotion of a large crowd passing by, the blind beggar, lacking sight, needed to ask what was happening. His inquiry shows his awareness of his surroundings and his natural curiosity. This question is crucial, as it leads him to discover Jesus's presence, setting in motion the events that lead to his healing. His blindness forces him to rely on others for information.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And hearing the sound of a great number of people going by, he said, What is this?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and having heard a multitude going by, he was inquiring what this may be,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this meant.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And when he heard the crowd passing, he inquired what this might be.
Context
This verse immediately develops the scene introduced in verse 35. The beggar's question due to his blindness is a critical plot point, directly leading to his discovery of Jesus's identity and presence. This simple inquiry initiates his journey toward healing and reinforces his helplessness without external information.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 21:10
And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, Who is this?
- Luke 15:26
And he called to him one of the servants, and inquired what these things might be.
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