Bartimaeus — person in the Bible

Bartimaeus

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was healed by Jesus as He was leaving Jericho.

Also known as Bartimeus

Bartimaeus was a blind beggar mentioned in Mrk.10.46-52. He was the son of Timaeus and sat by the roadside near Jericho. When he heard that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, he began to cry out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Despite the crowd's attempts to silence him, Bartimaeus persisted in calling out to Jesus. Jesus stopped and asked for Bartimaeus to be brought to Him. When asked what he wanted, Bartimaeus replied, "Rabbi, I want to see." Jesus told him, "Go your way; your faith has made you well." Immediately, Bartimaeus received his sight and followed Jesus on the way. This miracle demonstrates Jesus' compassion and power to heal, as well as the importance of faith and persistence in seeking His help. Bartimaeus' story is an example of how Jesus responded to the needs of the marginalized and restored them physically and spiritually.

Connections

Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus in Jericho

RoleStated in the text

Luke places the healing of a blind man near Jericho and then Jesus' meeting with the chief tax collector Zacchaeus there, in the same journey toward Jerusalem. Mark names the blind man Bartimaeus.

ZacchaeusTax collector who hosted Jesus in Jericho BartimaeusSon of Timaeus JerichoAn ancient city in Canaan, famously conquered by Israel

Where the text shows it: Luke 18:35-43 — Blind man near JerichoLuke 19:1-10 — ZacchaeusMark 10:46 — Bartimaeus son of Timaeus

Sources: Scripture

Bible dictionary

Bartimaeus Easton Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

Son of Timaeus, one of the two blind beggars of Jericho (Mark 10:46; Matt. 20:30). His blindness was miraculously cured on the ground of his faith.

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Bartimaeus Smith Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(son of Timeus), a blind beggar of Jericho who, (Mark 10:46) ff., sat by the wayside begging as our Lord passed out of Jericho on his last journey to Jerusalem.

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Where Bartimaeus appears

1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G0924

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