Timaeus Τιμαῖος
Father of Bartimaeus, a blind man healed by Jesus
Who is Timaeus in the Bible?
Timaeus was the father of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar healed by Jesus near Jericho (Mark 10:46). The name Bartimaeus literally means "son of Timaeus," indicating that he was primarily identified through his relationship to his father. While Timaeus himself does not appear directly in the Gospel account, he is significant because his son's healing story demonstrates Jesus's compassion and the power of persistent faith. Bartimaeus's encounter with Jesus, despite the crowd's attempts to silence him, illustrates how faith and determination can lead to miraculous healing and discipleship.
Biography
Timaeus is mentioned in Mrk.10.46 as the father of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar who encountered Jesus on the road to Jericho. The name Bartimaeus literally means "son of Timaeus," indicating that he was known primarily by his relationship to his father. In the biblical account, Bartimaeus was sitting by the roadside when he heard that Jesus was passing by. He cried 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 called for Bartimaeus to come to him. When asked what he wanted, Bartimaeus replied, "Rabbi, I want to see." Jesus then healed him, saying, "Go, your faith has healed you." Immediately, Bartimaeus received his sight and followed Jesus.
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In Scripture
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- Mark 10:46
"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."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Τιμαῖος | Timaîos | Timæus (i.e. Timay), an Israelite |