Luke 6:8

But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus speaks to the man with the withered hand while scribes and Pharisees watch closely to find grounds for accusation. He issues this command immediately after perceiving their internal scrutiny.

The words — The Greek word διαλογισμοὺς (dialogismous) literally means "reasonings" or "thoughts," pointing to the leaders' plotting. The verb ᾔδει (ēdei) translates as "knew," indicating direct perception rather than deduction.

The thread — This awareness of hidden motives parallels Matthew 9:4 and Revelation 2:23, where divine knowledge of human hearts is explicitly noted. The Sabbath controversy context continues in Luke 6:9, where Jesus questions the legality of doing good versus evil on that day.

Why it lands — The text states that Jesus perceives human intentions before acting. Readers must acknowledge that divine authority operates independently of human scrutiny and Sabbath regulations.

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The Greek words

King James Version

But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

Cross-references

Isaiah 42:4 He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.”
Matthew 9:4 But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?
Revelation 2:23 Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
Luke 5:22 Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?
John 2:25 He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.
Acts 20:24 But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
Philippians 1:28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.
1 Peter 4:1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.
1 Chronicles 28:9 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
1 Chronicles 29:17 I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.