Matthew 4:24

Amharic (Tigrigna: Contemporary Tigrinya Bible 2024)

ዝናኡ ድማ ኣብ ብዘላ ሶርያ ኸደ፣ ንዅሎም እቶም ብዅሉ ዓይነት ሕማማትን ስቓይን እተወስዱ ሕሙማትን ነቶም ኣጋንንቲ እተወረዱን እቶም ዕቡዳትን ልሙሳትን ናብኡ ኣምጽእዎም። ንሱ ድማ ኣሕወዮም።

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that Jesus became well-known in Syria for his ability to heal people of all kinds of illnesses and conditions, including demonic possession and paralysis. No one was too sick or too far gone for him.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your friend could fix any broken toy instantly. That's how amazing Jesus was! People knew he could make them feel better no matter what was wrong with them, so they brought their friends and family to see him.

Historical Background

Matthew wrote this verse as part of his gospel account around AD 80-90 for a primarily Jewish audience. At the time, people believed that illness often came from sin or demonic activity, making Jesus' healings especially remarkable.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can apply this by understanding that Jesus cares about all aspects of our lives, including physical health and mental well-being. When facing challenges, remember that he has the power to help us through them.

Topics

• healing
• faith
• divine intervention
• deliverance
• physical health
• compassion

Related Verses

• Mark 1:32
• Luke 4:40
• John 9:1-7
• Exodus 15:26
• Psalm 103:3

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did people bring their sick to Jesus?

People brought the sick to Jesus because they had heard about his miraculous healings. They believed in his power to help them.

What does 'lunatick' mean in this verse?

'Lunatick' refers to someone with mental disorders, particularly those thought to be affected by the moon's phases at the time.

How did Jesus heal these people?

The exact method isn't detailed here, but it’s clear that his healing was miraculous and came from God. Often, he would speak a word or touch them to heal.

Why is this verse important for understanding Jesus' ministry?

This verse demonstrates the breadth of Jesus' power in healing physical and spiritual ailments, showcasing his compassion and divine authority.