Matthew 11:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

The blind. Blind (no Art. in this verse, because only some of each kind are meant. Not all the blind, &c.) These were the miracles foretold of Him (Isaiah 35:5; Isaiah 35:6; Isaiah 61:1). No others (qua, miracles) would have sufficed as His credentials.

the dead. dead (persons). No Art. See App-139.

raised up. raised to life.

have the gospel preached to them. This is one word in the Greek (euangelizo). are told the good news or glad tidings (Isaiah 61:1).

Matthew 11:5

5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.