“Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice have mercy also upon me, and answer me.” Psalm 27:7

And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.” Mark 10:47

ESV 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!”

NIV When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’

NASB And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’

CSB When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! “

NLT When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’

KJV And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.”

What does Mark 10:47 mean?

In Hebrew, Jesus’ name—Yeshua—was common. Not many people of that era were referred to with family names. Rather, they were often differentiated by what they did, like Simon the tanner (Acts 9:43), or where they are from, like Mary Magdalene (Mark 15:40). Despite what some mistakenly assume, Jesus’ last name is not “Christ.” He didn’t have a family or “last” name. Bartimaeus knows that this is “the” Jesus when he hears that this is the one from Nazareth.

Jesus is obviously not David’s literal son, as David lived a thousand years before. “Son of David” refers to the promise God made David that the king would have an heir who would reign over Israel forever (2 Samuel 7:12–16); God also promised to “raise up for David a righteous Branch,” the Messiah, who will rescue Israel from her enemies (Jeremiah 23:5–6). Jesus is descended from David on both His mother Mary’s side (Luke 3:23–38) and His adopted father Joseph’s side (Matthew 1:1–16).

On previous occasions, when Jesus is identified as the Son of God or the Messiah, He tells the speakers to stay quiet (Mark 1:24–25; 3:11–12; 8:29–30). With Bartimaeus, He does not. We don’t know if Bartimaeus really thinks Jesus is the Messiah or if he’s trying to get Jesus’ attention with such an honorific. It is interesting to note that directly after Bartimaeus calls Jesus the Son of David, Jesus is welcomed in Jerusalem like a king (Mark 11:1–10).

“Mercy” is from the Greek root word eleeō and means “to give aid to something that is in need.” Bartimaeus exemplifies the meaning of “poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3). He knows there is nothing about him that warrants Jesus’ attention. He has faith that Jesus’ favor is not something he can or must earn. He just needs to ask.

Have you asked?

Compassionate Christ, Destiny Designer, The Most Merciful Master, Adoration with worthy worship belongs to The Living God of my salvation, Amen.

I plead The redeeming blood of Jesus, upon my body, soul and spirit, to deliver me from a sinful lifestyle and make me perfect before You LORD, Amen.

”O Lord, I have heard Thy speech, and was afraid: O Lord, revive Thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of years make known; in wrath remember mercy.” Habakkuk 3:2

Abba Father, have mercy upon me, withdraw wrath, please pardon my iniquities, kindly keep me to enjoy journey mercy, perfect health mercy, peaceful mercy, long life mercy, permanent prosperity mercy, victorious lifestyle mercy, supernatural power mercy in all ramifications, In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Open Heavens to my matter to make me enjoy sure mercies that endureth forever like king David, I pray in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Arise Almighty Father and have mercy on me: for the time to favor me is now like in the case of blind Bartimaeus before Jesus in the above verses Mark 10:46-52; I cry out LORD and grasp your robe in desperation as the woman with the incurable flow of blood. Help me LORD.

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Thank God for Your mercy upon me in Jesus’ name, Amen.