Luke 18:36
New International Version
When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.

New Living Translation
When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening.

English Standard Version
And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant.

Berean Standard Bible
When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.

Berean Literal Bible
And having heard a crowd passing along, he was asking what this might be.

King James Bible
And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

New King James Version
And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant.

New American Standard Bible
But when he heard a crowd going by, he began inquiring what this was.

NASB 1995
Now hearing a crowd going by, he began to inquire what this was.

NASB 1977
Now hearing a multitude going by, he began to inquire what this might be.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now hearing a crowd going by, he began to inquire what this was.

Amplified Bible
Now when he heard a crowd going by, he began to ask what this was [about].

Christian Standard Bible
Hearing a crowd passing by, he inquired what was happening.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hearing a crowd passing by, he inquired what this meant. “

American Standard Version
and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.

Contemporary English Version
The man heard the crowd walking by and asked what was happening.

English Revised Version
and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When he heard the crowd going by, he tried to find out what was happening.

Good News Translation
When he heard the crowd passing by, he asked, "What is this?"

International Standard Version
When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.

Majority Standard Bible
When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.

NET Bible
When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was going on.

New Heart English Bible
Hearing a crowd going by, he asked what this meant.

Webster's Bible Translation
And hearing the multitude passing by, he asked what it meant.

Weymouth New Testament
He heard a crowd of people going past, and inquired what it all meant.

World English Bible
Hearing a multitude going by, he asked what this meant.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and having heard a multitude going by, he was inquiring what this may be,

Berean Literal Bible
And having heard a crowd passing along, he was asking what this might be.

Young's Literal Translation
and having heard a multitude going by, he was inquiring what this may be,

Smith's Literal Translation
And having heard the multitude passing by, he inquired what this might be.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this meant.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this was.

New American Bible
and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening.

New Revised Standard Version
When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he heard the voice of the people passing, and asked, Who is this?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he heard the sound of the crowd that passed by and he was asking, “Who is this?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this meant.

Godbey New Testament
And hearing the multitude passing by, he inquired what it might be.

Haweis New Testament
and hearing the multitude passing by, he inquired what was the cause.

Mace New Testament
who hearing the noise of a crowd passing by, ask'd what the matter was.

Weymouth New Testament
He heard a crowd of people going past, and inquired what it all meant.

Worrell New Testament
And, hearing a multitude passing along, he was inquiring what this might be.

Worsley New Testament
And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
35As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging. 36When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him.…

Cross References
Mark 10:46-52
Next, they came to Jericho. And as Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho with a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road. / When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” / Many people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” ...

Matthew 20:29-34
As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. / And there were two blind men sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” / The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” ...

John 9:1-7
Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. ...

Acts 3:2-10
And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts. / When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. / Peter looked directly at him, as did John. “Look at us!” said Peter. ...

Isaiah 35:5-6
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.

Matthew 9:27-31
As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” / After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered. / Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” ...

Mark 8:22-26
When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. / So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man’s eyes and placed His hands on him. “Can you see anything?” He asked. / The man looked up and said, “I can see the people, but they look like trees walking around.” ...

John 12:12-19
The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” / Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: ...

2 Kings 6:17-20
Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. / As the Arameans came down against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, “Please strike these people with blindness.” So He struck them with blindness, according to the word of Elisha. / And Elisha told them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are seeking.” And he led them to Samaria. ...

Psalm 146:8
the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.

Isaiah 42:7
to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Matthew 21:9-11
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” / When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” / The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Mark 11:9-10
The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

John 11:43-44
After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them.


Treasury of Scripture

And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

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Luke 15:26
And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

Matthew 21:10,11
And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? …

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Luke 18
1. Of the importunate widow.
9. Of the Pharisee and the tax collector.
15. Of Children brought to Jesus.
18. A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches.
28. The reward of those who leave all for his sake.
31. He foretells his death;
35. and restores a blind man to sight.














he heard
The phrase "he heard" indicates an action of perceiving sound, which in the Greek is "ἤκουσεν" (ēkousen). This verb is derived from "ἀκούω" (akouō), meaning to hear or listen. In the context of Luke 18:36, this hearing is not just a passive reception of sound but an active engagement with the environment. The man, identified as a blind beggar in the surrounding verses, is attuned to his surroundings despite his lack of sight. This highlights the importance of spiritual awareness and the ability to perceive God's work even when physical senses are limited. It serves as a reminder that faith often comes by hearing (Romans 10:17), emphasizing the necessity of being attentive to God's word and the movements of the Holy Spirit.

a crowd
The term "a crowd" refers to a large group of people, translated from the Greek "ὄχλος" (ochlos). In the Gospels, crowds often symbolize the masses who are drawn to Jesus, seeking healing, teaching, or simply curious about His works. The presence of a crowd in this passage suggests a significant event or person, in this case, Jesus, who is passing by. Historically, crowds in ancient Palestine would gather for various reasons, including religious festivals, public events, or to follow a notable figure. The crowd's movement and noise would have been a common occurrence, yet it is significant here as it sets the stage for the blind man's encounter with Jesus. This highlights the idea that amidst the busyness and noise of life, there are divine opportunities for transformation and encounter with Christ.

going by
The phrase "going by" is translated from the Greek "παρερχομένου" (parerchomenou), which means to pass by or to go past. This verb suggests movement and transition, indicating that Jesus is on a journey. In the broader narrative of Luke, Jesus is making His way to Jerusalem, where He will ultimately face crucifixion. The concept of Jesus "going by" can be seen as a metaphor for the fleeting opportunities to encounter Him. It underscores the urgency of recognizing and responding to Jesus' presence in our lives. Historically, Jesus' itinerant ministry involved moving from place to place, teaching and performing miracles, which required people to be vigilant and ready to seize the moment of His passing. This serves as an inspiration for believers to be spiritually alert and responsive to the moments when Jesus "passes by" in their own lives, offering grace, healing, and salvation.

(36) Hearing the multitude pass by.--Better, a multitude, the Greek having no article, and its absence better expressing the vague impression left on the blind man by the sound of many footsteps and voices.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

he heard
ἀκούσας (akousas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

the crowd
ὄχλου (ochlou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.

going by,
διαπορευομένου (diaporeuomenou)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1279: To journey through (past). From dia and poreuomai; to travel through.

he asked
ἐπυνθάνετο (epynthaneto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4441: To ask, inquire, ascertain by inquiry, understand.

what
τί (ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

was
εἴη (eiē)
Verb - Present Optative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

[happening].
τοῦτο (touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.


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