Mark 3:5
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.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 30
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 #:
3 of 30
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
μετ'
with
G3326
μετ'
with
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
4 of 30
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
ὀργῆς
anger
G3709
ὀργῆς
anger
Strong's:
G3709
Word #:
5 of 30
properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e., (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implicati
συλλυπούμενος
being grieved
G4818
συλλυπούμενος
being grieved
Strong's:
G4818
Word #:
6 of 30
to afflict jointly, i.e., (passive) sorrow at (on account of) someone
ἐπὶ
for
G1909
ἐπὶ
for
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
7 of 30
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καρδίας
hearts
G2588
καρδίας
hearts
Strong's:
G2588
Word #:
11 of 30
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
αὐτοῦ
his
G846
αὐτοῦ
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
12 of 30
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
λέγει
he saith
G3004
λέγει
he saith
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
13 of 30
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
χεὶρ
hand
G5495
χεὶρ
hand
Strong's:
G5495
Word #:
18 of 30
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
20 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
22 of 30
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 #:
23 of 30
to reconstitute (in health, home or organization)
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
24 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
χεὶρ
hand
G5495
χεὶρ
hand
Strong's:
G5495
Word #:
25 of 30
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
αὐτοῦ
his
G846
αὐτοῦ
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
26 of 30
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 #:
27 of 30
healthy, i.e., well (in body); figuratively, true (in doctrine)
ὡς
as
G5613
ὡς
as
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
28 of 30
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
Cross References
Luke 6:10And 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.Ephesians 4:18Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:1 Kings 13:6And 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.Romans 11:25For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.Matthew 12:13Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.
Historical Context
This miracle parallels Jeroboam's withered hand (1 Kings 13:4-6). 'Restored whole' (ἀπεκατεστάθη ὑγιής) indicates complete healing—not partial but total restoration. Ancient medicine couldn't reverse atrophy; this was clearly miraculous. Pharisees' hardened response despite evidence demonstrates miracles alone don't produce faith. Spiritual blindness resists overwhelming evidence.
Questions for Reflection
- What provokes righteous anger in you—violation of traditions or human suffering?
- How does understanding that hardness grieves Jesus affect your prayer for unbelievers?
- What does this miracle teach about Christ's complete healing work?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus looked 'with anger' (περιβλεψάμενος αὐτοὺς μετ᾽ ὀργῆς)—righteous anger targeting hard hearts prioritizing rules over suffering. God's anger is holy response to sin. Jesus was 'grieved for the hardness of their hearts' (συλλυπούμενος). 'Hardness' (πώρωσις) means callousness, hearts hardened like stone. This combination—anger at sin, grief at effects—reflects God's character. Jesus commands: 'Stretch forth thine hand.' The man obeyed, 'his hand was restored whole.' Reformed theology: Christ's emotions reveal God's heart.