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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.

And {G2532} looking round about upon {G4017} them {G846} all {G3956}, he said {G2036} unto the man {G444}, Stretch forth {G1614} thy {G4675} hand {G5495}. And {G1161} he did {G4160} so {G3779}: and {G2532} his {G846} hand {G5495} was restored {G600} whole {G5199} as {G5613} the other {G243}.

Then, after looking around at all of them, he said to the man, "Hold out your hand." As he held it out, his hand was restored.

And after looking around at all of them, He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He did so, and it was restored.

And he looked round about on them all, and said unto him, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored.

Commentary

Context

Luke 6:10 finds Jesus in a synagogue on the Sabbath day, a crucial detail for understanding the unfolding drama. Prior to this verse, Jesus had already stirred controversy by allowing His disciples to pluck grain on the Sabbath (Luke 6:1-5) and by declaring Himself "Lord even of the sabbath day." The religious leaders, specifically the Pharisees and scribes, were intensely watching Him, hoping to find an accusation against Him for healing on the Sabbath (Luke 6:7). Jesus was fully aware of their scrutiny, as indicated by Him "looking round about upon them all." This miracle serves as a direct challenge to their rigid, legalistic interpretation of the Sabbath law, prioritizing human need and divine compassion over their man-made traditions.

Meaning and Key Themes

  • Jesus' Authority and Compassion: Despite the hostile environment and the threat of accusation, Jesus boldly commanded the man to stretch forth his withered hand. This demonstrates His supreme authority over illness and His profound compassion for human suffering. He prioritized the man's immediate need for healing over the legalistic interpretations of the religious leaders.
  • Challenge to Legalism: This act of healing directly confronted the Pharisees' narrow view of the Sabbath. Jesus implicitly taught that it is always lawful to do good and to save life on the Sabbath, rather than to withhold help. This aligns with His broader teaching that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.
  • Faith and Obedience: The man's immediate and willing obedience to Jesus' command, "Stretch forth thy hand," is remarkable. He acted in faith, despite his physical limitation, and in doing so, experienced instantaneous and complete restoration. His action highlights the importance of responding to Christ's call, even when it seems impossible.
  • Divine Power and Wholeness: The result – "his hand was restored whole as the other" – signifies a complete and perfect healing. The Greek word for "restored" (apokathistēmi) implies a return to a former, perfect state, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of Jesus' miraculous power.

Linguistic Insight

The phrase "restored whole" is translated from the Greek word apokathistēmi (ἀποκαθίστημι). This verb signifies not merely an improvement but a complete and perfect restoration to the original, healthy condition. It underscores the absolute nature of Jesus' healing power, leaving no doubt about the miracle's efficacy.

Practical Application

Luke 6:10 offers several timeless lessons for believers today:

  • Prioritize Compassion: Like Jesus, we are called to prioritize genuine human need and compassion over rigid rules or traditions that might hinder acts of love and service.
  • Obedience in Faith: The man's obedience, even when it seemed impossible to stretch a withered hand, teaches us to respond to God's commands with faith, trusting that His power will enable us to do what He asks. This mirrors the principle that faith without works is dead.
  • God's Desire for Wholeness: This miracle reminds us that God desires our wholeness—physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Jesus' ministry consistently demonstrated His power to bring restoration to broken lives.
  • Challenge Legalism: We should be wary of religious legalism that elevates human rules above God's heart for mercy and justice. Jesus' actions continually challenged those who were more concerned with external observance than with genuine love for God and neighbor.
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Cross-References

  • Mark 3:5 (4 votes)

    And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched [it] out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

  • Exodus 4:6 (3 votes)

    And the LORD said furthermore unto him, Put now thine hand into thy bosom. And he put his hand into his bosom: and when he took it out, behold, his hand [was] leprous as snow.

  • Exodus 4:7 (3 votes)

    And he said, Put thine hand into thy bosom again. And he put his hand into his bosom again; and plucked it out of his bosom, and, behold, it was turned again as his [other] flesh.

  • Psalms 107:20 (2 votes)

    He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered [them] from their destructions.

  • John 5:8 (2 votes)

    Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

  • 1 Kings 13:6 (2 votes)

    And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became as [it was] before.