Topical Encyclopedia Bartimaeus is a notable figure in the New Testament, specifically mentioned in the Gospel of Mark. His account is a powerful testament to faith and the transformative power of Jesus Christ. The account of Bartimaeus is found in Mark 10:46-52.Background and Context Bartimaeus, whose name means "son of Timaeus," was a blind beggar residing in Jericho. In the cultural and historical context of the time, blindness often resulted in a life of poverty and marginalization. Beggars like Bartimaeus were typically found on the outskirts of cities, relying on the charity of passersby for survival. Encounter with Jesus The narrative of Bartimaeus begins as Jesus and His disciples, along with a large crowd, were leaving Jericho. Bartimaeus, upon hearing that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, began to cry out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" (Mark 10:47). This title, "Son of David," is significant as it acknowledges Jesus as the Messiah, a descendant of King David, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. Despite being rebuked by many in the crowd, Bartimaeus persisted, crying out even louder. His determination and faith caught the attention of Jesus, who stopped and commanded that Bartimaeus be brought to Him. When Bartimaeus was told to take heart and rise, he threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Healing and Faith Jesus asked Bartimaeus, "What do you want Me to do for you?" to which Bartimaeus replied, "Rabboni, I want to see" (Mark 10:51). The term "Rabboni" is an expression of respect, meaning "my teacher" or "my master." Jesus responded, "Go, your faith has healed you." Immediately, Bartimaeus received his sight and followed Jesus along the road (Mark 10:52). Theological Significance Bartimaeus' account is rich with theological implications. His recognition of Jesus as the "Son of David" underscores the messianic identity of Christ. Bartimaeus' faith, despite his physical blindness, contrasts with the spiritual blindness of many who witnessed Jesus' miracles yet failed to recognize His divine nature. The healing of Bartimaeus is a testament to the power of faith and the compassion of Jesus. It illustrates the principle that faith is not merely intellectual assent but involves a deep trust and reliance on Christ. Bartimaeus' immediate decision to follow Jesus after receiving his sight exemplifies the transformative impact of encountering the Savior. Legacy Bartimaeus serves as an enduring example of persistent faith and the willingness to seek Jesus despite societal obstacles. His account encourages believers to call upon the Lord with confidence, trusting in His mercy and power to heal and restore. The account of Bartimaeus continues to inspire Christians to recognize Jesus as the Messiah and to follow Him wholeheartedly. Smith's Bible Dictionary Bartimaeus(son of Timeus), a blind beggar of Jericho who, (Mark 10:46) ff., sat by the wayside begging as our Lord passed out of Jericho on his last journey to Jerusalem. Easton's Bible Dictionary Son of Timaeus, one of the two blind beggars of Jericho (Mark 10:46; Matthew 20:30). His blindness was miraculously cured on the ground of his faith. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia BARTIMAEUSbar-ti-me'-us (Bartimaios): A hybrid word from Aramaic bar = "son," and Greek timaios = "honorable." For the improbability of the derivation from bar-tim'ai = "son of the unclean," and of the allegorical meaning = the Gentiles or spiritually blind, see Schmiedel in Encyclopedia Biblica. In Mark (Mark 10:46-52) Bartimeus is given as the name of a blind beggar, whose eyes Jesus Christ opened as He went out from Jericho on His last journey to Jerusalem. An almost identical account is given by Luke (Luke 18:35-4 3), except that the incident occurred "as he drew nigh unto Jericho," and the name of the blind man is not given. Again, according to Matthew (Matthew 20:29-34), "as they went out from Jericho" (like Mk) two blind men (unlike Mark and Luke) receive their sight. It is not absolutely impossible that two or even three events are recorded, but so close is the similarity of the three accounts that it is highly improbable. Regarding them as referring to the same event, it is easy to understand how the discrepancies arose in the passage of the story from mouth to mouth. The main incident is clear enough, and on purely historical grounds, the miracle cannot be denied. The discrepancies themselves are evidence of the wide currency of the story before our Gospels assumed their present form. It is only a most mechanical theory of inspiration that would demand their harmonization. Greek 924. Bartimaios -- "son of Timaeus," Bartimaeus, a beggar ... "son of Timaeus," Bartimaeus, a beggar. Part of ... Word Origin of Aramaic origin Definition "son of Timaeus," Bartimaeus, a beggar NASB Word Usage Bartimaeus (1). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/924.htm - 6k 5090. Timaios -- "highly prized," Timaeus, an Israelite Library Bartimaeus Jesus Restoreth Sight to Bartimaeus Bartimaeus Bartimaeus. Mk 10:47,48 The Man that Stopped Jesus May the Twentieth the Lone Cry in the Big Crowd Prayer and Importunity (Continued) With Jairus The Gospel According to St. Mark The Gospel of St. Mark Thesaurus Bartimaeus (1 Occurrence)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BARTIMAEUS. ... T. Rees. Multi-Version Concordance Bartimaeus (1 Occurrence). Mark 10:46 They came to Jericho. ... /b/bartimaeus.htm - 8k Timaeus (1 Occurrence) Bartimae'us (1 Occurrence) Bartholomew (4 Occurrences) Named (428 Occurrences) Leaving (80 Occurrences) Wayside (16 Occurrences) Timae'us (1 Occurrence) Roadside (9 Occurrences) Mark (182 Occurrences) Resources What is the story of blind Bartimaeus? | GotQuestions.orgMatthew 20:29-34 says Jesus healed two blind men as He left Jericho. Mark 10:46-52 and Luke 18:35-43 say He healed one man as He entered Jericho. Is this a contradiction? | GotQuestions.org New Testament Individuals ' Article Index | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Bartimaeus (1 Occurrence)Mark 10:46 Subtopics Related Terms |
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