Luke 10:34
And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
προσελθὼν
went
G4334
προσελθὼν
went
Strong's:
G4334
Word #:
2 of 24
to approach, i.e., (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 24
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
13 of 24
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἐπὶ
on
G1909
ἐπὶ
on
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
14 of 24
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἴδιον
his own
G2398
ἴδιον
his own
Strong's:
G2398
Word #:
16 of 24
pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate
ἤγαγεν
and brought
G71
ἤγαγεν
and brought
Strong's:
G71
Word #:
18 of 24
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
19 of 24
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
εἰς
to
G1519
εἰς
to
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
20 of 24
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
πανδοχεῖον
an inn
G3829
πανδοχεῖον
an inn
Strong's:
G3829
Word #:
21 of 24
all-receptive, i.e., a public lodging-place (caravanserai or khan)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
22 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
Psalms 147:3He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.Romans 12:20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.Mark 14:8She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.Exodus 4:24And it came to pass by the way in the inn, that the LORD met him, and sought to kill him.Genesis 42:27And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the inn, he espied his money; for, behold, it was in his sack's mouth.Luke 2:7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Historical Context
First-century medical practice used oil (soothing) and wine (antiseptic due to alcohol content) for wound treatment. Inns (πανδοχεῖον, pandocheion, literally 'all-receiving place') along major roads provided lodging for travelers, though they had unsavory reputations. The Samaritan's willingness to personally escort the victim and pay expenses (v.35) demonstrates extraordinary generosity in a culture where such kindness to strangers (especially ethnic enemies) was virtually unknown. The two denarii he paid (v.35) represented two days' wages—significant expense.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the Samaritan's costly, personal involvement challenge superficial or distant forms of charity?
- In what ways does this parable illustrate gospel truths about Christ's saving work and Christian responsibility?
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Analysis & Commentary
The Samaritan's actions demonstrate costly love: 'And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him' (καὶ προσελθὼν κατέδησεν τὰ τραύματα αὐτοῦ ἐπιχέων ἔλαιον καὶ οἶνον, ἐπιβιβάσας δὲ αὐτὸν ἐπὰ τὸ ἴδιον κτῆνος ἤγαγεν αὐτὸν εἰς πανδοχεῖον καὶ ἐπεμελήθη αὐτοῦ). Each action involves personal sacrifice: oil and wine for wounds (expensive commodities), his own animal (walking while the victim rides), time and effort at the inn. The verb 'epimeleomai' (ἐπεμελήθη, took care) indicates careful, ongoing attention. This models gospel ministry—meeting physical needs, personal involvement, costly sacrifice.