Luke 5:17
And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 36
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐγένετο
it came to pass
G1096
ἐγένετο
it came to pass
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
2 of 36
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 36
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἡμερῶν
day
G2250
ἡμερῶν
day
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
6 of 36
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 36
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτούς
he
G846
αὐτούς
he
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
8 of 36
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 #:
11 of 36
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καθήμενοι
sitting by
G2521
καθήμενοι
sitting by
Strong's:
G2521
Word #:
13 of 36
and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
Φαρισαῖοι
Pharisees
G5330
Φαρισαῖοι
Pharisees
Strong's:
G5330
Word #:
14 of 36
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 36
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
νομοδιδάσκαλοι
doctors of the law
G3547
νομοδιδάσκαλοι
doctors of the law
Strong's:
G3547
Word #:
16 of 36
an expounder of the (jewish) law, i.e., a rabbi
οἳ
which
G3739
οἳ
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
17 of 36
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἐληλυθότες
come
G2064
ἐληλυθότες
come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
19 of 36
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ἐκ
out of
G1537
ἐκ
out of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
20 of 36
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
23 of 36
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Γαλιλαίας
of Galilee
G1056
Γαλιλαίας
of Galilee
Strong's:
G1056
Word #:
24 of 36
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
25 of 36
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Ἰουδαίας
Judaea
G2449
Ἰουδαίας
Judaea
Strong's:
G2449
Word #:
26 of 36
the judaean land (i.e., judaea), a region of palestine
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
27 of 36
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Ἰερουσαλήμ·
Jerusalem
G2419
Ἰερουσαλήμ·
Jerusalem
Strong's:
G2419
Word #:
28 of 36
hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
29 of 36
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
δύναμις
the power
G1411
δύναμις
the power
Strong's:
G1411
Word #:
30 of 36
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
κυρίου
of the Lord
G2962
κυρίου
of the Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
31 of 36
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
εἰς
present to
G1519
εἰς
present to
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
33 of 36
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Cross References
Luke 6:19And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.Luke 8:46And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.Acts 19:11And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:Matthew 11:5The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.Acts 4:30By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.Mark 5:30And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?Mark 7:1Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.Matthew 15:1Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,John 3:21But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Historical Context
Pharisees numbered about 6000 first century. Strict Torah observers traditions. Doctors of law scribes professional scholars. Their presence indicates Jesus growing fame attracted official attention. Came from everywhere shows coordinated investigation. Sanhedrin likely sent representatives. Jesus taught in house (mentioned earlier) now crowded with curious crowds and hostile investigators. Power present suggests occasions when healing power more manifest. Not that Jesus power limited but Father determined when to manifest power. Every healing was sign pointing to Christ identity. Religious leaders witnessed undeniable miracles yet rejected Jesus. Hardness of heart blinds to truth. Early church faced similar opposition religious authorities (Sanhedrin) opposed apostles despite miracles. Truth is spiritual issue not merely intellectual.
Questions for Reflection
- What does presence of investigating religious leaders demonstrate about growing opposition despite mounting evidence?
- How does power being present to heal even hardened opponents show God common grace and patience?
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Analysis & Commentary
It came to pass on certain day as he taught that Pharisees doctors of law sitting by come out of every town Galilee Judea Jerusalem and power of Lord was present to heal. Certain day specific occasion. Taught en didaskōn ongoing teaching. Pharisees Pharisaioi separated ones religious party. Doctors of law nomodidaskaloi Torah teachers scribes. Sitting by kathēmenoi seated position of learners or observers. Come out of every town ek pasēs kōmēs comprehensive representation. Galilee Judea Jerusalem religious centers. And kai conjunction. Power dynamis supernatural enabling. Of Lord kyriou Christ. Was present to heal eis to iasthai eautous available for healing. Religious leaders investigating Jesus. Not seeking truth but finding fault. Yet power present despite their hardness. God grace available even to opponents. Reformed theology distinguishes common grace (general benefits to all) from special grace (salvation to elect). Healing demonstrates common grace God kindness to believer unbeliever. Special grace saves. Common grace restrains evil provides temporal blessings.