Luke 6:6It also happened on another Sabbath that he entered into the synagogue and taught. There was a man there, and his right hand was withered.
The setting
Capernaum synagogue, northern Israel, ~30 AD. Saturday morning. A man with a paralyzed right hand sits among worshippers, probably relegated to the back...
The emotion here: compassionate observation of human suffering
The original word
xēros (ξηρός) — completely dried up, withered, useless for work
Why it matters
A withered hand meant this man couldn't work most jobs in ancient Palestine, making him economically dependent
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 6:6
Luke specifically mentions it was his RIGHT hand — his dominant hand for work and eating
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about physical healing, but Luke is setting up a story about religious leaders prioritizing rules over human need.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 6:6
Bible Genome reading
Luke 6:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 6:6 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. The setting is the Temple. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is lonely, with a comfort power of 25% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include disability, synagogue. Notable phrases: another Sabbath; synagogue; withered hand.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same lonely
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— Mark 15:34
“Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house."”
— Mark 6:4
“About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lima sabachthani?" That is, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me…”
— Matthew 27:46
“Yahweh God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."”
— Genesis 2:18
“I am a brother to jackals, and a companion to ostriches.”
— Job 30:29
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