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Oct 24, 2024 · Mark tells us that the blind beggar’s name is Bartimaeus — in other words, the son of Timaeus. He is someone special, says St. Augustine. The Gospel writers don’t give names for those who are cured; that Mark shares the name of this one is significant.
Sep 27, 2022 · Bible Commentary about Bartimaeus. In Mark 10:46-52, Bartimeus is given the name of a blind beggar, whose eyes Jesus Christ opened as He went out from Jericho on His last journey to Jerusalem.
Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus. 46 And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 And many ...
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.
The introduction of "a blind beggar named Bartimaeus" personalizes the narrative, focusing on an individual in need. The name "Bartimaeus" is of Aramaic origin, meaning "son of Timaeus." This dual naming, both in Aramaic and Greek, emphasizes the identity and humanity of the beggar.
Augustine says that there were two blind men; but that the one, better known, overshadowed the other. He also says that Bartimaeus was a well-known character, and that he was accustomed to sit by the wayside, not only blind, but as a beggar.
A blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, whom Jesus, on His way to His last Passover, healed as He left the city of Jericho (Mark 10:46-52). Bartimaeus prob. has a patronymic meaning, “son of Timaeus” (10:46).
