1. Matthieu 9:28–29 (NEG79)
  2. Explication du texte

Why did Jesus touch the eyes of the two blind men when healing them?

Matthieu 9:28–29 (NEG79)

28 Lorsqu'il fut arrivé à la maison, les aveugles s'approchèrent de lui, et Jésus leur dit: Croyez-vous que je puisse faire cela? Oui, Seigneur, lui répondirent-ils.

En bref

When Jesus touches the blind men’s eyes, light from his hand floods their eyes, like when his Father simply says, Let there be light (Genesis 1:1–31). This is another example of Jesus healing through physical touch (see Matthew 8:3), transferring his power unto healing when he meets faith.

Jesus touches their lightless eyes (Matthew 9:29) and upon looking, it becomes apparent that light from his hand has flooded into these eyes. This was a powerful miracle that Jesus only performed on account of their faith.1 This is yet another example of Jesus healing by means of physically touching someone (see also Matthew 8:3). This action must be understood as transferring his power unto healing. Upon doing so the Savior then declares that they receive what they believe—that their faith is not in vain.2