Bible Strands
Luke 14:4
But they remained silent. Then Jesus took hold of the man, healed him, and sent him on his way.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to the experts in the law and Pharisees at the moment they refuse to answer His question about healing on the Sabbath. He then turns to the man with the withered hand and acts while they watch.
The words — ἡσύχασαν (hēsuchasan) means they were silent, recording the religious leaders' refusal to respond. ἐπιλαβόμενος (epilabomenos) means having taken hold, describing Jesus physically grasping the man before performing the healing.
The thread — The silence of opponents before Jesus also appears in Matthew 21:25 and Matthew 22:46 when they are confronted with His questions. These passages record the same pattern of religious leaders unable to answer before Jesus moves forward with His action.
Why it lands — The text records Jesus bypassing debate to act directly, requiring the reader to recognize His authority over religious timing and to respond to His word without delay.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;
Cross-references
- Matthew 21:25 What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’
- Matthew 22:46 No one was able to answer a word, and from that day on no one dared to question Him any further.