Luke 6:10

Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)

ثم نظر حوله الى جميعهم وقال للرجل مدّ يدك. ففعل هكذا. فعادت يده صحيحة كالاخرى.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Luke's Gospel, Jesus looks at the people around him and tells a man with a crippled hand to stretch it out. The man does as told, and his hand is healed completely. This shows Jesus' power over sickness and His compassion for those in need.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your arm was broken and you couldn't play or eat properly. That's what this man felt like with his hand. Then a kind doctor comes along, looks at everyone around him, and tells the man to stretch out his arm. He did it, and suddenly, his arm worked perfectly again! This story shows how Jesus can help us when we're sick or hurt.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Gospel of Luke, written by Luke, a physician and companion of Paul. It was likely composed around AD 80 for both Jewish and Gentile Christians. In this context, healing miracles were a significant way Jesus demonstrated His divine authority and compassion in a time when medical knowledge was limited.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, if someone is struggling with illness or disability, we can apply the message of Luke 6:10 by showing empathy and seeking ways to help them. Just as Jesus healed this man's hand, we too can work towards healing in various forms – emotional support, physical aid, or even advocating for better care.

Topics

• healing
• compassion
• miracles
• divine authority
• faith
• sickness

Related Verses

• Mark 3:1-5
• Matthew 12:9-14
• John 9:6-7
• Exodus 4:11
• Isaiah 58:6

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jesus look around before speaking to the man?

Jesus likely looked around to make sure He had everyone's attention, emphasizing the miraculous nature of what was about to happen and addressing any skepticism from His audience.

What does this verse tell us about God’s power?

This verse shows that God has the power to heal and restore. Jesus, as God in human form, demonstrates this ability by healing the man's hand instantly and completely.

How can we apply Luke 6:10 when someone is sick or hurt?

We can show compassion and empathy towards those who are hurting, much like Jesus did with the man. We should seek ways to support them physically, emotionally, or spiritually.

What does this healing say about faith in God’s ability?

This healing illustrates that if we have faith in God's power and seek His help through prayer and action, He can work miracles even when situations seem hopeless to us.