Luke 8:50

King James Version:

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But when Jesus heard [it], he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But on hearing this, Yeshua answered him, "Don't be afraid! Just go on trusting, and she will be made well."

Berean Standard Bible:

But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”

American Standard Version:

But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{G1161} when Jesus^{G2424} heard^{G191} it, he answered^{G611} him^{G846}, saying^{G3004}, Fear^{G5399} not^{G3361}: believe^{G4100} only^{G3440}, and^{G2532} she shall be made whole^{G4982}.

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Commentary for Luke 8:50

Luke 8:50 is a verse that captures a moment of profound faith and healing in the New Testament. The historical context of this verse is set during the ministry of Jesus Christ in the region of Galilee. At this point in the narrative, Jesus has been traveling, teaching, and performing miracles, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion for the sick and the lost.

In this specific incident, Jesus is speaking to Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, whose daughter is at the point of death. Jairus had come to Jesus, falling at His feet, and imploring Him to come and heal his daughter. As they make their way to Jairus's home, a messenger arrives with the news that the daughter has died, advising Jairus not to trouble the Master further. It is at this juncture that Jesus speaks the words of Luke 8:50, "Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole."

The themes of this verse are deeply theological and pastoral. Jesus is teaching the importance of faith over fear. He is instructing Jairus, and through him, all believers, that with faith in God's power, the impossible can become possible. The phrase "she shall be made whole" implies not just physical healing but complete restoration, suggesting spiritual and emotional wholeness as well. This verse underscores the core Christian belief in the power of faith and the authority of Jesus over life and death.

Furthermore, this verse is a testament to Jesus' role as a healer and His compassion for human suffering. It also serves as a precursor to the resurrection theme that is central to Christianity, foreshadowing Jesus' own resurrection and the hope of eternal life for believers. In a broader sense, the command to "believe only" invites believers to trust in Jesus' words and actions, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable circumstances.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G2424
   There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
   Transliteration: Iēsoûs
   Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
   
3. Strong's Number: G191
   There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀκούω
   Transliteration: akoúō
   Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
   
4. Strong's Number: G611
   There are 248 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀποκρίνομαι
   Transliteration: apokrínomai
   Pronunciation: ap-ok-ree'-nom-ahee
   Description: from ἀπό and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare עָנָה) to begin to speak (where an address is expected):--answer.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
7. Strong's Number: G5399
   There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: φοβέω
   Transliteration: phobéō
   Pronunciation: fob-eh'-o
   Description: from φόβος; to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere:--be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3361
   There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μή
   Transliteration: mḗ
   Pronunciation: may
   Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4100
   There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πιστεύω
   Transliteration: pisteúō
   Pronunciation: pist-yoo'-o
   Description: from πίστις; to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ):--believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3440
    There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μόνον
    Transliteration: mónon
    Pronunciation: mon'-on
    Description: neuter of μόνος as adverb; merely:--alone, but, only.
    
11. 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.
    
12. Strong's Number: G4982
    There are 103 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σώζω
    Transliteration: sṓzō
    Pronunciation: sode'-zo
    Description: from a primary (contraction for obsolete , "safe"); to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively):--heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.