Luke 6:6

And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.

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On another Shabbat, when Yeshua had gone into the synagogue and was teaching, a man was there who had a shriveled hand.

On another Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered.

And it came to pass on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man there, and his right hand was withered.

Context of Luke 6:6

Luke 6:6 continues a series of encounters where Jesus confronts the rigid interpretations of the Sabbath law by the religious authorities, particularly the Pharisees and scribes. This verse immediately follows the account of Jesus' disciples plucking grain on the Sabbath (Luke 6:1-5), where Jesus declared Himself "Lord even of the sabbath day." Here, Jesus enters a synagogue, a central place of Jewish worship and teaching, on "another sabbath," indicating a recurring pattern of His ministry and the ongoing tension with those who opposed His methods. The presence of a man with a withered hand sets the stage for yet another pivotal Sabbath controversy concerning healing.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Jesus' Authority and Teaching Ministry: The verse highlights Jesus' consistent practice of teaching in the synagogues, demonstrating His role as a rabbi and His divine authority. His presence and instruction were central to His mission.
  • The Sabbath Controversy: This verse foreshadows the core conflict of the passage (Luke 6:7-11), where Jesus' compassion and desire to do good clash with the Pharisees' strict, legalistic interpretation of the Sabbath, which forbade work, including healing, on that day.
  • Human Need and Compassion: The man with the withered hand represents human brokenness and the need for divine intervention. Jesus' awareness of his condition underscores His deep compassion for the afflicted.
  • Divine Purpose of the Sabbath: Jesus consistently demonstrates that the Sabbath was made for man's benefit, not as a burden, challenging the prevailing view that prioritized rigid adherence to rules over human well-being and God's merciful character.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "withered" translates the Greek word xēran (ξηράν), which literally means "dried up" or "shrunken." This suggests a chronic and severe condition, not merely a temporary ailment or paralysis. It implies a limb that has lost its vitality and usefulness, making the man's disability very evident and his need for healing profound.

Practical Application

Luke 6:6 serves as a reminder that true spiritual leadership involves both teaching and compassion. Jesus didn't just preach; He actively sought to relieve suffering. For believers today, this verse challenges us to:

  • Prioritize Compassion: Like Jesus, we should prioritize the needs of people over rigid rules or traditions, especially when those traditions hinder acts of kindness or mercy.
  • Seek Spiritual Healing: Just as the man's hand was physically withered, people can experience spiritual "witheredness" through sin, despair, or lack of purpose. This verse points to Jesus as the source of true restoration and life.
  • Engage in Community: Jesus taught in the synagogue, a place of community gathering. This highlights the importance of communal worship and teaching in our spiritual lives, where we can encounter Christ and His transformative power. The healing itself is detailed in Luke 6:10.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Mark 3:1

    ¶ And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.

  • Mark 3:6

    And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

  • Matthew 12:9

    And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:

  • Matthew 12:14

    ¶ Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.

  • Matthew 4:23

    ¶ And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

  • John 5:3

    In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.

  • Luke 4:31

    ¶ And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.

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