Timaeus is a biblical figure mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Mark. He is known primarily as the father of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar who receives healing from Jesus. The account of Timaeus and his son is found in Mark 10:46-52.

Biblical Account

In the Gospel of Mark, the narrative introduces Timaeus in the context of his son, Bartimaeus. The passage reads: "Then 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 by the road" (Mark 10:46). This introduction serves to identify Bartimaeus by his paternal lineage, a common practice in biblical times to establish identity and heritage.

Cultural and Historical Context

The mention of Timaeus is significant in understanding the social and familial structures of the time. In Jewish culture, lineage and family names were important for establishing one's identity and social standing. The name "Timaeus" itself is of Greek origin, meaning "honorable" or "highly prized," which may suggest a Hellenistic influence or connection in the family background.

Theological Significance

While Timaeus himself does not play an active role in the narrative, his mention highlights the transformative power of Jesus' ministry. The healing of Bartimaeus is a testament to Jesus' compassion and authority over physical ailments, demonstrating His divine nature and fulfilling messianic prophecies concerning the restoration of sight to the blind (Isaiah 35:5).

The account of Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, also serves as a powerful illustration of faith. Despite his blindness and social status as a beggar, Bartimaeus recognizes Jesus as the "Son of David" and calls out to Him for mercy. His persistence and faith are rewarded when Jesus restores his sight, underscoring the biblical theme that faith in Christ leads to spiritual and physical restoration.

Legacy and Interpretation

Timaeus, though a minor figure, is part of a narrative that has been interpreted as a call to spiritual awakening and recognition of Jesus' messianic role. The account encourages believers to seek Jesus with faith and persistence, trusting in His power to heal and transform lives.

In summary, Timaeus is primarily known through his son, Bartimaeus, whose encounter with Jesus serves as a profound example of faith and divine healing. The brief mention of Timaeus in the Gospel of Mark provides a backdrop for understanding the cultural and familial context of the narrative, while emphasizing the broader theological themes of faith and redemption in the New Testament.Timaeus

the father of the blind man, Bartimaus. (Mark 10:46)

Defiled, the father of blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46). TIMAEUS

ti-me'-us (Timaios (Mark 10:46); English Versions of the Bible, "Timaeus").

See BARTIMAEUS.

5090. Timaios -- "highly prized," Timaeus, an Israelite
... "highly prized," Timaeus, an Israelite. Part ... Word Origin probably from timao Definition
"highly prized," Timaeus, an Isr. NASB Word Usage Timaeus (1). Timaeus. ...
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924. Bartimaios -- "son of Timaeus," Bartimaeus, a beggar
... "son of Timaeus," Bartimaeus, a ... Word Origin of Aramaic origin Definition "son of
Timaeus," Bartimaeus, a beggar NASB Word Usage Bartimaeus (1). Bartimaeus. ...
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Ninth Tractate. Detached Considerations.
... 1. "The Intellectual-Principle" [= the Divine Mind] " we read [in the Timaeus] "
"looks upon the Ideas indwelling in that Being which is the Essentially ...
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Bartimaeus
... "And they come to Jericho: and as He went out from Jericho, with His disciples and
a great multitude, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 10 46-52 bartimaeus.htm

First Tractate.
... Timaeus pronounced the material frame of the All to consist primarily of earth and
fire for visibility, earth for solidity " and deduced that the stars must ...
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Whether Formlessness of Created Matter Preceded in Time Its ...
... in itself, it is called "invisible" or "void," and its potentiality is completed
by form; thus Plato says that matter is "place" [*Timaeus, quoted by Aristotle ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether formlessness of created matter.htm

Jesus Restoreth Sight to Bartimaeus
... And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a
great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the ...
/.../the life of jesus christ for the young/jesus restoreth sight to bartimaeus.htm

Eighth Tractate. The Soul's Descent into Body.
... In all these explanations, he finds guilt in the arrival of the soul at body, But
treating, in the Timaeus, of our universe he exalts the kosmos and entitles ...
/.../plotinus/the six enneads/eighth tractate the souls descent.htm

The Blind Beggar
... "And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and
a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/the blind beggar.htm

Bartimaeus
... BARTIMAEUS. Blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side
begging.'"Mark 10:46. The narrative of this miracle is ...
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Cii. Bartim??us and his Companion Healed.
... Few would leave Jericho alone while they might have the pleasure and excitement
of going with the crowd.] ^b The son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus [Bar is the Aramaic ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cii bartimaeus and his companion.htm

The Blind Man of Jericho.
... And they come to Jericho: and as they went out from Jericho, with his disciples
and a great multitude, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was ...
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Timaeus (1 Occurrence)
...TIMAEUS. ti-me'-us (Timaios (Mark 10:46); English Versions of the Bible, "Timaeus").
See BARTIMAEUS. Multi-Version Concordance Timaeus (1 Occurrence). ...
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Timae'us (1 Occurrence)
Timae'us. Timaeus, Timae'us. Timber . Multi-Version Concordance Timae'us
(1 Occurrence). ... Timaeus, Timae'us. Timber . Reference Bible.
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Bartimaeus (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Son of Timaeus, one of the two blind beggars
of Jericho (Mark 10:46; Matthew 20:30). His blindness was ...
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Named (428 Occurrences)
... As he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of
Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the road. (See NAS). ...
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Leaving (80 Occurrences)
... Mark 10:46 They came to Jericho; and as He was leaving that town--Himself and His
disciples and a great crowd--Bartimaeus (the son of Timaeus) (WEY NAS RSV NIV ...
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Wayside (16 Occurrences)
... Mark 10:46 And they came to Jericho: and when he was going out of Jericho, with
his disciples and a great number of people, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a ...
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Tilting (1 Occurrence)

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Roadside (9 Occurrences)
... As he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of
Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the road. (See RSV NIV). ...
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Eternity (23 Occurrences)
... it. Plato, in his Timaeus, says that time is the "moving image of eternity,"
and we may allow that it is its type or revelation. ...
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Barjonah
... patronymic (Matthew 16:17). Bar is Aramaic for "son" (compare Bar-timaeus,
Bartholomew, etc.), and corresponds to Hebrew ben. Thus we are ...
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