Matthew 9:32

As they went out. [A Dumb Demoniac, Matt. 9:32-34. Comment: Matthew. See Closing Galilean Ministry; on miracles pp. 208-213.] The word “they” evidently refers to the two blind men who had just been healed, possibly in the home of Peter (see on v. 28), and who were leaving the house at the very time this demoniac came to Jesus.

They brought. When a man lacks the ability or the faith to come to Jesus for the healing of either body or soul, he is fortunate to have someone interested enough in him to bring him (cf. Mark 2:2, 3).

A dumb man. Gr. kophos, “blunted,” or “dull” (see on Luke 1:22). Used as a noun kophos could mean either “a dumb [man]” or “a deaf [man],” depending on the context.

A devil. Rather, “a demon.” For a discussion of demon possession in Bible times see on Mark 1:23.