And when Jesus saw her, he called [her to him], and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.
And {G1161} when Jesus {G2424} saw {G1492} her {G846}, he called {G4377} her to him, and {G2532} said {G2036} unto her {G846}, Woman {G1135}, thou art loosed {G630} from thine {G4675} infirmity {G769}.
On seeing her, Yeshua called her and said to her, “Lady, you have been set free from your weakness!”
When Jesus saw her, He called her over and said, “Woman, you are set free from your disability.”
And when Jesus saw her, he called her, and said to her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.
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Psalms 107:20
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered [them] from their destructions. -
Matthew 8:16
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with [his] word, and healed all that were sick: -
Luke 13:16
And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? -
Joel 3:10
Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I [am] strong. -
Luke 6:8
But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. -
Luke 6:10
And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other. -
Isaiah 65:1
¶ I am sought of [them that] asked not [for me]; I am found of [them that] sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation [that] was not called by my name.
Luke 13:12 (KJV) describes a powerful moment of divine intervention and compassion. Jesus, seeing a woman who had been afflicted for eighteen years, initiates her healing with a simple, authoritative declaration.
Context
This event occurs as Jesus is teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath day (Luke 13:10). The woman suffered from a debilitating "spirit of infirmity" that had caused her to be severely bent over, unable to stand upright. Her condition was not merely physical but also had a spiritual dimension, implying she was under some form of bondage. Jesus' act of healing on the Sabbath immediately sets the stage for a confrontation with the religious authorities, who prioritized strict adherence to the Law over compassionate action, as seen in the subsequent verses (Luke 13:14-17).
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The KJV word "loosed" comes from the Greek term apolyo (ἀπολύω), which literally means "to release, set free, dismiss." It's a powerful verb that emphasizes the complete and authoritative nature of Jesus' action. It's used in various contexts, from releasing prisoners to dismissing a crowd, but here it profoundly signifies liberation from a physical and spiritual burden. Her "infirmity" (Greek: astheneia) denotes weakness or sickness, often implying a state of helplessness, from which Jesus completely freed her.
Practical Application
Luke 13:12 reminds us that Jesus sees our struggles, even when we feel overlooked or have endured long-term difficulties. His compassion extends to all forms of human suffering, and His word carries the power to bring about profound change. This passage encourages us to bring our burdens to Him, trusting in His authority and desire to liberate us from whatever holds us captive—whether it be physical ailments, emotional pain, or spiritual bondage. Just as He acted on the Sabbath to bring healing, He continues to work in ways that challenge conventional thinking, always prioritizing human well-being and God's glory.