Luke 17:12

King James Version:

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And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:

Complete Jewish Bible:

As he entered one of the villages, ten men afflicted with tzara‘at met him. They stood at a distance

Berean Standard Bible:

As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance

American Standard Version:

And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, who stood afar off:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} as he^{G846} entered^{G1525} into^{G1519} a certain^{G5100} village^{G2968}, there met^{G528} him^{G846} ten^{G1176} men^{G435} that were lepers^{G3015}, which^{G3739} stood^{G2476} afar off^{G4207}:

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Commentary for Luke 17:12

Luke 17:12 is a verse set within the broader narrative of Jesus's ministry, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. This verse introduces a poignant encounter that underscores themes of compassion, healing, and gratitude. The historical context is the first century in the regions surrounding Galilee and Judea, where leprosy was a common and feared disease. Leprosy not only caused severe physical symptoms but also resulted in social ostracism, as those afflicted were considered ritually unclean and were required to live apart from the community according to Jewish law (Leviticus 13:45-46).

The verse specifically mentions ten men with leprosy who, recognizing Jesus, stood at a distance—a testament to their understanding of their societal position. Their action reflects both the hope for Jesus's aid and the cultural norms that kept them marginalized. The number ten might symbolize a small community within the larger society, emphasizing the collective experience of the disease and its impact on communal life.

This verse sets the stage for a miracle of healing that follows, where Jesus instructs the men to show themselves to the priests, a requirement for those healed of leprosy to be declared clean and reintegrated into society (Leviticus 14). The subsequent narrative in Luke 17:13-19 reveals that only one of the ten, a Samaritan—a member of a group often at odds with Jews—returns to thank Jesus, highlighting the themes of gratitude and the inclusivity of Jesus's ministry, which transcended cultural and religious boundaries.

In summary, Luke 17:12 captures a moment where Jesus's compassion intersects with the profound societal exclusion faced by those with leprosy. It introduces a story that challenges the social norms of the time, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and the universal reach of God's grace through Jesus's actions. This verse invites readers to reflect on the nature of thankfulness, the breaking down of social barriers, and the transformative power of divine love and healing.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1525
   There are 186 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰσέρχομαι
   Transliteration: eisérchomai
   Pronunciation: ice-er'-khom-ahee
   Description: from εἰς and ἔρχομαι; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
   
4. Strong's Number: G1519
   There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰς
   Transliteration: eis
   Pronunciation: ice
   Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
   
5. Strong's Number: G5100
   There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τὶς
   Transliteration: tìs
   Pronunciation: tis
   Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
   
6. Strong's Number: G2968
   There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κώμη
   Transliteration: kṓmē
   Pronunciation: ko'-may
   Description: from κεῖμαι; a hamlet (as if laid down):--town, village.
   
7. Strong's Number: G528
   There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπαντάω
   Transliteration: apantáō
   Pronunciation: ap-an-tah'-o
   Description: from ἀπό and a derivative of ἀντί; to meet away, i.e. encounter:--meet.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1176
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέκα
   Transliteration: déka
   Pronunciation: dek'-ah
   Description: a primary number; ten:--(eight-)een, ten.
   
9. Strong's Number: G435
   There are 279 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀνήρ
   Transliteration: anḗr
   Pronunciation: an'-ayr
   Description: a primary word (compare ἄνθρωπος); a man (properly as an individual male):--fellow, husband, man, sir.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3015
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λεπρός
    Transliteration: leprós
    Pronunciation: lep-ros'
    Description: from the same as λέπρα; scaly, i.e. leprous (a leper):--leper.
    
11. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2476
    There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἵστημι
    Transliteration: hístēmi
    Pronunciation: stah'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively):--abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). Compare τίθημι.
    
13. Strong's Number: G4207
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πόῤῥωθεν
    Transliteration: pórrhōthen
    Pronunciation: por'-rho-then
    Description: from πόῤῥω with adverbial enclitic of source; from far, or (by implication) at a distance, i.e. distantly:--afar off.