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Matthew 9:33

What does Matthew 9:33 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 9:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 9:33 means

With the demon cast out, the formerly dumb man immediately regains his speech. The multitudes witness this extraordinary deliverance and are utterly amazed, declaring that such a thing has never been seen in Israel. This public act of exorcism and healing is a powerful demonstration of Jesus' authority over evil spirits and physical infirmities, further astonishing the crowds and solidifying His unique position as one empowered by God.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when the evil spirit had been sent out, the man had the power of talking: and they were all surprised, saying, Such a thing has never been seen in Israel.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the demon having been cast out, the dumb spake, and the multitude did wonder, saying that `It was never so seen in Israel:'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And after the devil was cast out, the dumb man spoke, and the multitudes wondered, saying, Never was the like seen in Israel.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the demon having been cast out, the dumb spake. And the crowds were astonished, saying, It has never been seen thus in Israel.

Context

This verse describes the immediate and dramatic result of Jesus' intervention, culminating in the man speaking and the crowds' astonishment. It directly follows the introduction of the demon-possessed mute man. The multitudes' marveling at this unprecedented miracle provides the immediate context for the Pharisees' renewed, cynical opposition, showcasing the contrasting reactions to Jesus' divine power.

v.32And as they went forth, behold, there was brought to him a dumb man possessed with a demon.

v.33This passage

v.34But the Pharisees said, By the prince of the demons casteth he out demons.

Cross references

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

  • Mark 7:32

    And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to lay his hand upon him.

  • Jeremiah 32:20

    who didst set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, even unto this day, both in Israel and among other men; and madest thee a name, as at this day;

  • Isaiah 35:6

    Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing; for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.

  • 2 Kings 5:8

    And it was so, when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had rent his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, Wherefore hast thou rent thy clothes? let him come now to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel.

  • Psalms 76:1

    In Judah is God known: His name is great in Israel.

  • 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.

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