παραλυτικός
paralutikos
paralytic
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word "paralutikos" (G3885) is a term used to describe someone who is paralyzed. This word appears 10 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in the context of ancient Greek and biblical language. The meaning of "paralutikos" is straightforward, referring to a person who has lost the use of their limbs or has a physical disability that prevents them from moving or walking. The range of usage for this word is relatively narrow, primarily found in descriptions of individuals who are physically disabled or ill. The significance of "paralutikos" lies in its association with the experiences of those who suffer from physical limitations. In a world where physical strength and mobility were highly valued, the term "paralutikos" highlights the challenges faced by individuals who were unable to participate fully in society due to their physical condition.
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Occurrences in Scripture
10 total occurrences across the text
The report about him went out into all Syria. They brought to him all who were sick, afflicted with various diseases and torments, possessed with demons, epileptics, and paralytics; and he healed them.
Matthew 8:6and saying, “Lord, my servant lies in the house paralyzed, grievously tormented.”
Matthew 9:2Behold, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you.”
Matthew 9:6But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins-” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go to your house.”
Mark 2:3Four people came, carrying a paralytic to him.
Mark 2:4When they could not come near to him for the crowd, they removed the roof where he was. When they had broken it up, they let down the mat that the paralytic was lying on.
Mark 2:5Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”
Mark 2:9Which is easier, to tell the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘Arise, and take up your bed, and walk?’
Mark 2:10But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic—
Matthew 9:2Behold, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you.”