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Matthew 9:32

What does Matthew 9:32 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 9:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 9:32 means

As the formerly blind men depart, another desperate case is brought to Jesus: a dumb man possessed by a demon. This condition not only rendered the man mute but also indicated a spiritual enslavement, presenting a dual challenge for Jesus' power. The immediate appearance of this new affliction demonstrates the continuous flow of people seeking Jesus' help, drawn by His reputation for healing and deliverance.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And as they went forth, behold, there was brought to him a dumb man possessed with a demon.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And as they went forth, behold, there was brought to him a dumb man possessed with a demon.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And while they were going away, there came to him a man without the power of talking, and with an evil spirit.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And as they are coming forth, lo, they brought to him a man dumb, a demoniac,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when they were gone out, behold they brought him a dumb man, possessed with a devil.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But as these were going out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed by a demon.

Context

This verse seamlessly transitions to yet another demonstration of Jesus' power, introducing a new individual in need of deliverance. It follows directly after the blind men's departure and their spread of Jesus' fame. The immediate presentation of a mute, demon-possessed man shows the continuous demand for Jesus' miraculous intervention and sets the stage for a dramatic exorcism and further public astonishment.

v.31But they went forth, and spread abroad his fame in all that land.

v.32This passage

v.33And when the demon was cast out, the dumb man spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 12:22

    Then was brought unto him one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the dumb man spake and saw.

  • Luke 11:14

    And he was casting out a demon that was dumb. And it came to pass, when the demon was gone out, the dumb man spake; and the multitudes marvelled.

  • Matthew 4:24

    And the report of him went forth into all Syria: and they brought unto him all that were sick, holden with divers diseases and torments, possessed with demons, and epileptic, and palsied; and he healed them.

  • Mark 9:17

    And one of the multitude answered him, Teacher, I brought unto thee my son, who hath a dumb spirit;

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