Matthew 9:29
Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.
Original Language Analysis
τότε
Then
G5119
τότε
Then
Strong's:
G5119
Word #:
1 of 12
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
ἥψατο
touched he
G680
ἥψατο
touched he
Strong's:
G680
Word #:
2 of 12
properly, to attach oneself to, i.e., to touch (in many implied relations)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀφθαλμῶν
eyes
G3788
ὀφθαλμῶν
eyes
Strong's:
G3788
Word #:
4 of 12
the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
αὐτῶν
their
G846
αὐτῶν
their
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 12
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
λέγων,
saying
G3004
λέγων,
saying
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
6 of 12
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
Κατὰ
According
G2596
Κατὰ
According
Strong's:
G2596
Word #:
7 of 12
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πίστιν
faith
G4102
πίστιν
faith
Strong's:
G4102
Word #:
9 of 12
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
Cross References
Matthew 15:28Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.Mark 10:52And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.Matthew 9:22But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.Matthew 8:13And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.Matthew 20:34So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.
Historical Context
Jesus often used physical touch in healing, communicating personal care and power transfer. His statement about faith doesn't mean all illness results from lack of faith, but here rewards expressed trust. The healing validated their confession and demonstrated the kingdom's power.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the principle 'according to your faith' challenge you to grow in trusting God?
- What areas of your life need you to exercise bold faith for Jesus' touch?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus' action—'Then touched he their eyes'—shows personal, compassionate engagement. His words 'According to your faith be it unto you' directly link the healing to their faith, establishing the principle that God responds to trust. Faith is the channel through which divine power flows. The measure of healing corresponded to the measure of faith—they believed for complete healing and received it.