And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

LUKE 18:43KJV
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Luke 18:43 (KJV)

What does Luke 18:43 mean?

Luke 18:43 describes how a man who was healed by Jesus immediately regained his sight, began to follow Jesus, and openly praised God. Witnessing this miracle, all the people around also gave praise to God for what they had seen.

In this scene, Jesus has just healed a blind man near Jericho. The man’s instant response is to join Jesus and give glory to God, showing both gratitude and recognition of God’s power. The crowd’s reaction—praising God together—highlights the public impact of the miracle and how it led others to honor God as well.

The Greek behind Luke 18:43

  • "immediately" (παραχρῆμα, parachrēma): This word means "at once" or "right away," emphasizing that the healing was instantaneous, not gradual.
  • "glorifying" (δοξάζων, doxazōn): This word means to give honor or praise, especially to God. The healed man’s response is not just thankfulness but an open declaration of God’s greatness.
  • "gave praise" (ἔδωκαν αἶνον, edōkan ainon): The phrase means to offer praise or thanks, showing that the crowd’s response was active and enthusiastic, not just passive approval.

Why Luke 18:43 matters

  • Luke 18:43 shows that Jesus’ miracles were not only personal but also had a communal effect, leading many to recognize and praise God.
  • The verse highlights the immediate and joyful response of faith—both from the healed man and the crowd—emphasizing how genuine encounters with Jesus can inspire public worship.
  • This moment connects to the wider theme in Luke’s Gospel of Jesus bringing restoration and prompting people to glorify God, reinforcing Jesus’ identity and mission.

Where else these words appear

“praise” Greek G136 · used in 2 verses

  • Matthew 21:16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

“immediately” Greek G3916 · used in 19 verses

  • Matthew 21:19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
  • Luke 8:47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
  • Acts 5:10 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.

“sight” Greek G308 · used in 24 verses

  • Matthew 11:5 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.
  • Mark 10:51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
  • Luke 21:1 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

“glorifying” Greek G1392 · used in 54 verses

  • Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
  • John 12:23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
  • Romans 8:30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.