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Matthew
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So that the multitudes marvelled seeing the dumb speak, the lame walk, and the blind see: and they glorified the God of Israel.
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{"arr":[{"author-name":"John Chrysostom","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88ea76859f9f8e2ffd3ee_John%20Chrysostom.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"At times, the Lord approaches the afflicted directly, while at others, He awaits them to seek Him, guiding the crippled to the mountain. Instead of merely reaching out to touch His garments, they begin to think more profoundly. They humbly fall at His feet, demonstrating remarkable faith; despite their disabilities, they ascend the mountain, desiring nothing more than to surrender before Him. It is indeed remarkable and extraordinary to witness those who were once carried now walking independently, and the blind no longer require guides. The sheer number of those receiving healing and the simplicity of their restoration astounded the onlookers. \\n\\nHave you pondered why He delayed in healing the woman but responded to others so swiftly? This was not due to any greater merit on their part, but rather because she possessed a deeper faith than they. His postponement in granting her healing served to reveal her steadfastness, while to the others, He readily bestowed the gift to silence the unfaithful Jews and eliminate their excuses. Truly, those who receive greater blessings are held to a higher account for their ingratitude, especially when even honor fails to improve their condition. Likewise, the wealthy are judged more harshly than the impoverished for their lack of compassion, as they did not show mercy even amidst their abundance."},{"author-name":"Jerome of Stridon","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88dcd3432c6dd41375498_Jerome%20of%20Stridon.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"In the section where the Latin translator employs the term debiles, the Greek word is κυλλούς, which does not refer to all forms of weakness but specifically to one particular ailment; similarly, a lame person (claudus) is one who limps on one leg, while κυλλός denotes an individual with one weakened arm, a concept for which we lack an exact term. Consequently, the subsequent phrases highlight the healing of other afflictions. Indeed, as stated: \\"And He healed them; so that the multitudes marvelled, seeing the dumb speaking, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.\\" These words do not pertain to the earlier mentioned κυλλούς, as there was no precise term available to convey the opposite idea. This observation is relevant to a specific word in the text. Furthermore, after healing the daughter of the Canaanite woman, He returns to Judea and the sea of Galilee, climbs a mountain, and like a nurturing bird, summons the gentle fledglings to rise. He takes His seat there, and crowds flock to Him, bringing those afflicted by various ailments. After He has healed them, He provides sustenance, and upon completing this miracle, He boards a boat and arrives at the region of Magedan. Upon ascending the mountain, He sits down there, and the throngs approach Him. It is noteworthy that the mute, lame, and blind are brought to the mountain to receive healing from the Lord in that place."},{"author-name":"Hilarius of Poitiers","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88cb92f12b3278598f946_Hilarius%20of%20Poitiers.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"In order to help us comprehend the Lord's silence as a necessary period of endurance rather than a reflection of any issue related to her yearning, He declared, ‘O woman, great is your faith’ (Matthew 15:28), thereby providing her with the assurance of her salvation. Similarly, within the Gentile community, those who believe, reminiscent of this girl, will swiftly be liberated from the grip of unclean spirits. Thus, faith will be accompanied by deeds. Following this, what occurs when the daughter of the Canaanite woman symbolizes the Gentiles? Crowds are brought to the Lord, afflicted by various ailments. Those lacking belief and suffering are encouraged by the faithful to bow before the Lord to receive healing, resulting in the restoration of their entire being—mind and body—to hear, meditate, praise, and follow the Lord."},{"author-name":"Cyrill of Alexandria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88a8ea5c988a4fc073480_Cyrill%20of%20Alexandria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":5,"exegesis-text":"They had not yet acknowledged the Lord's majesty, failing to realize that He was Divine, and instead viewed Him merely as a human being. Consequently, they offered praise to the God of Israel."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"They were astonished by the large number of individuals being restored to health and the rapidity of their healing. They praised the God of Israel, which refers to the God revered by the Israelites."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The crowd was amazed by the large number of those who were restored to health and the ease with which their healing occurred, leading them to praise the God of Israel. Among them were many Gentiles who lived in these regions and were drawn in by the news of the Miracle Worker. Upon witnessing the miraculous events, they recognized the might of the God of Israel and extolled His greatness. As the blessed Theophylact instructs, \\"Climb the heights of the virtues and commandments of Christ,\\" where the Lord resides. If you find yourself blind and unable to see goodness on your own, if you are lame and cannot approach Him, if you are deaf and mute, or if you struggle with a withered hand and cannot reach out for charity, or if you suffer from any other ailment, humbly come to Jesus, touch the traces of His life, and you shall be restored."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Alongside the man who was deaf, mute, and had a speech impediment, the Lord restored health to numerous other individuals in the city of Tithegrad, including those who were paralyzed, sightless, speechless, and disabled. The onlookers were astonished by these miracles and glorified the God of Israel. However, the Lord instructed those who had received healing not to disclose their experiences to others. Despite His admonitions, they went on to share their testimonies even more widely."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Concerning the ailments referenced and their restoration, refer to the commentary on Matthew 4:24. The crowd was filled with wonder; see the commentary on Matthew 9:33."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Witnesses to the miraculous healings offered praise to the God of Israel, attributing glory to Him. The Jewish people referred to God as the God of Israel because they viewed themselves as a nation chosen by Him from among all peoples on earth, making Him exclusively their God."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The duration of the Saviour's stay in those regions and the specific locations where He paused remain uncertain. The attention surrounding the miracle accelerated His departure, disrupting the tranquility He sought. Consequently, He chose to retreat into solitude across the Sea of Galilee. During His journey, He performed two significant miracles, one of which involved healing a man who was both deaf and mute. His hearing was \\"immediately opened, the bonds of the tongue were loosed, and he began to speak plainly,\\" as the Saviour declared: \\"ephphatha, i.e., open,\\" which was accompanied by actions such as placing His fingers in the man's ears, spitting, and touching his tongue. \\"And everyone marvelled exceedingly and said: he does everything well: he makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak.\\""},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Jesus Christ departed from Tyre and Sidon and journeyed to the Sea of Galilee, passing through the region of the Tithegrad. There, a deaf and mute man afflicted by an ailment that eluded human healing was brought to Him. Those who presented the afflicted individual asked the Lord to lay His hand upon him, confident that this single gesture would suffice to restore his health. They were likely aware of how often Jesus had healed the sick by His touch. However, in this instance, He undertook a unique approach to bring about healing. First, to avoid attracting unnecessary curiosity, He led the man away from the crowd. Then, aiming to prepare him for the forthcoming miracle and to kindle his faith, He placed His fingers in the man's ears and, after spitting, touched his tongue. The blessed Theophylact notes that in the Lord, every action is miraculous and divine; even His spittle had the power to free the tongue, as all aspects of His sacred being were holy. Afterward, Jesus gazed up toward heaven, implying that divine assistance was the source of help, and He sighed, evidencing His compassion and sorrow for the man's plight, indicating that a heartfelt sigh could replace verbal prayer. Finally, He commanded, \\"Ephphatha,\\" and at once, the man's hearing was restored, his speech impediment was lifted, and he began to speak clearly and fluently. Jesus instructed that this miracle not be shared, as it might be misunderstood by the unbelieving Gentiles and could potentially incite further plots and defamation from the adversarial Pharisees among the Jews. Yet, just as before, despite His instruction, word of the miracle spread, and many were astonished, exclaiming, \\"He has done all things well. He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.\\" Following these events, the Lord ascended a mountain and sat down. Great crowds approached Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the impoverished, the maimed, and many others, and laid them at His feet. He healed each one, prompting amazement among the people as they glorified God, witnessing the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing."}]}
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