Luke 6:10
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.
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
αὐτοῦ
his
G846
αὐτοῦ
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
4 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
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
χεὶρ
hand
G5495
χεὶρ
hand
Strong's:
G5495
Word #:
10 of 24
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐποίησεν
he did
G4160
ἐποίησεν
he did
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
14 of 24
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀποκατεστάθη
was restored
G600
ἀποκατεστάθη
was restored
Strong's:
G600
Word #:
17 of 24
to reconstitute (in health, home or organization)
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
18 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
χεὶρ
hand
G5495
χεὶρ
hand
Strong's:
G5495
Word #:
19 of 24
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
αὐτοῦ
his
G846
αὐτοῦ
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
20 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
ὑγιὴς
whole
G5199
ὑγιὴς
whole
Strong's:
G5199
Word #:
21 of 24
healthy, i.e., well (in body); figuratively, true (in doctrine)
ὡς
as
G5613
ὡς
as
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
22 of 24
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
Historical Context
Public healing in the synagogue constituted a direct challenge to religious authority. The religious leaders couldn't deny the miracle—all witnessed it—but refused to acknowledge its implications about Jesus' identity. The man's restored hand enabled him to work again, earn a living, and participate fully in society. First-century Palestinian economy required manual labor; a withered hand meant poverty and dependence. Jesus' compassion addressed both spiritual and socioeconomic realities.
Questions for Reflection
- What impossible command is Jesus giving you that requires obedient faith before you see how he'll accomplish it?
- How does Jesus' complete restoration of the withered hand picture the gospel's power to restore what sin has atrophied in our lives?
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Analysis & Commentary
And looking round about upon them all (περιβλεψάμενος πάντας αὐτούς, periblepsamenos pantas autous)—Jesus' penetrating gaze surveyed every face, reading hearts. Mark 3:5 adds he looked with anger and grief at their hardness. Then the command: Stretch forth thy hand (Ἔκτεινον τὴν χεῖρά σου, Ekteinon tēn cheira sou). This required faith—stretching forth a withered, atrophied hand seems impossible. Yet he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other (ἀπεκατεστάθη ἡ χεὶρ αὐτοῦ, apekatestathē hē cheir autou).
The verb apokathistēmi (ἀποκαθίστημι) means complete restoration to original condition. The healing was instantaneous and total—the same word describes the restoration of all things (Acts 3:21). No medicine, no ritual, just Christ's word and the man's obedient faith. This demonstrates Jesus' authority and the kingdom principle: obedience to Christ's command releases his power.