Luke 6:1
Amharic Tigrinya 2011
ኰነ ድማ፡ ብመዓልቲ ሰንበት ብዝሩእ ግርሁ ሐለፈ። ደቀ መዛሙርቱ ሰዊት መሐዉ፡ በእዳዎም እናሐሰዩ ኸኣ ይጐስሙ ነበሩ።
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes Jesus and his disciples walking through corn fields on the Sabbath when they plucked some ears of corn to eat by rubbing them in their hands. No one is speaking directly, but it sets up a situation that will lead to a discussion about what is allowed on the Sabbath.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing outside and get really hungry. You see an apple tree and pick an apple to eat because you can't wait for dinner. That's kind of like what Jesus' friends did here – they were hungry as they walked through a corn field, so they picked some corn and ate it right away.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Gospel of Luke, written by Luke, a doctor and companion of Paul, around 60-85 AD. He wrote to a Gentile audience familiar with Greek culture and the Roman Empire's governance, emphasizing Jesus’ teachings and how they applied to all people.
Living It Out Today
Today, think about times you've had to make quick decisions or find solutions when faced with hunger or other immediate needs. This story shows that sometimes we need flexibility in our rules for unexpected situations, like being hungry on a day where eating is not usually allowed.
Topics
Sabbath rulesDiscipleshipJesus' teachingsPractical wisdomLegalism vs. grace
Related Verses
Numbers 15:32-36Mark 2:23-28Matthew 12:1-8Exodus 31:14-17Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the disciples pick and eat the corn?
The disciples were hungry as they walked through a field of growing grain. Picking and eating grains directly is allowed under Jewish law when one is on their journey, but there was debate about this practice on the Sabbath.
What does this verse teach us about Jesus' view on rules?
Jesus often challenged rigid interpretations of religious laws to emphasize compassion and practical wisdom. This shows that he valued human needs over strict adherence to rules without consideration for circumstances.
How is this similar to other parts of the Bible?
Similar situations occur in Mark 2:23-28 and Matthew 12:1-8 where Jesus defends his disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath, illustrating a consistent theme of balancing religious rules with human needs.
What does Luke mean by 'second sabbath after the first'?
This phrase is interpreted as referring to either the second Sabbath following Passover or simply clarifying which Sabbath day in the sequence he means. The exact interpretation can vary among scholars.