Matthew 9:6

But in order that you may have da'as that the Bar Enosh + 9:6 Moshiach has samchut (authority) on earth to pronounce selicha (forgiveness) on chattaim (sins) — Moshiach then declared to the paralytic, Arise, take up your mat and go to your bais (house).

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

In Context

5For which is easier to say, Selicha is granted on your averos! Or…Arise and walk!?

7And arising, he went away to his bais.

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Cross References

Isaiah 43:25I, even I, am He that blotteth out 1 thy peysha'im for Mine own sake, 1 and will not remember thy chattot. 1

Matthew 8:20And Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach says to him, Foxes have holes and the OPH HASHOMAYIM + 8:20 Job 35:11 (birds of heaven) have nests, but the Bar Enosh + 8:20 Moshiach, Dan 7:13-14 does not have a place where he may lay his head.

Mark 2:7Why is this one speaking thus? He is guilty of Chillul Hashem gidduf (Desecration of the Name, blasphemy). Who is able to grant selicha (forgiveness) to averos (sins) except Hashem? + 2:7 Isa 43:25

Luke 5:21And the Sofrim began to raise kashes (questions), and also the Perushim, saying, Who is this who is speaking Chillul Hashem gidduf? Who is able to grant selicha to chatta'im but Hashem alone?

John 5:21For just as HaAv raises the Mesim (dead ones) and makes them alive, so also HaBen makes alive whom he wills. + 5:21 Dt 32:39; 1Sm 2:6; 2Kgs 5:7; Hos 6:2; Ruth 4:5

John 17:2Vi-bahlt (since) you have given him samchut (authority) over kol basar for this purpose: in order that all which you have given him, HaAv may give to them Chayyei Olam. + 17:2 Dan 7:14

Matthew Henry on Matthew 9:2-9

Christ Heals a Man Sick of the Palsy. 1 And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. 2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. 3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. 4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? 5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven… Read the whole commentary →

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