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.
LUKE 6:10KJVWhat does Luke 6:10 mean?
Luke 6:10 describes Jesus looking around at everyone present and then telling a man with a withered hand to stretch it out; when the man obeys, his hand is completely healed and becomes as healthy as his other hand. This verse shows Jesus performing a public miracle in response to the situation around him.
In this scene, Jesus is in a synagogue on the Sabbath, surrounded by people watching to see if he will heal on a day when work is forbidden by Jewish law. Jesus addresses the man directly, and the healing happens as the man follows Jesus’ instruction. The verse highlights both Jesus’ authority and the immediate, complete nature of the healing.
The Greek behind Luke 6:10
- ὑγιής (hugiēs, "whole"): This word means "healthy" or "sound," emphasizing that the man's hand was not just improved but fully restored to normal condition, matching his other hand.
- ἀποκαθίστημι (apokathistēmi, "restored"): This Greek word often carries the sense of something being returned to its original, proper state. Here, it stresses the completeness of the healing—nothing partial or temporary.
- ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos, "man"): The general Greek word for a human being, used here to focus attention on the individual in need rather than his status or background.
Why Luke 6:10 matters
- Luke 6:10 clears up any idea that Jesus’ miracles were vague or partial; the healing is described as total, visible, and undeniable.
- The verse highlights Jesus’ willingness to act publicly, even when under scrutiny, showing that compassion and restoration are central to his actions.
- In the wider passage, this moment sets up the conflict with religious leaders, as Jesus challenges traditional interpretations of Sabbath law by prioritizing human need.