Luke 6:3

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

የሱስ ከኣ፡ ዳዊት፡ ንሱን እቶም ምስኡ ዝነበሩን ምስ ጠመዩ፡ ዝገበሮ፡

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Luke 6:3, Jesus is speaking to some people who criticized him and his followers for picking grain on the Sabbath. He asks if they haven't read about how David took bread meant only for priests when he was hungry.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're really hungry and there's a snack that someone says isn’t for kids, but it’s all you have to eat. Jesus is saying sometimes rules can be bent if the situation calls for it, just like in a story about David from long ago.

Historical Background

This passage was written by Luke, an early Christian historian and physician, around 60-80 AD. He wrote to a primarily Greek-speaking audience familiar with Jewish customs but also interested in understanding Jesus’ teachings within their broader historical context.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you're working on a project that's due at midnight. You’re trying to finish up when your boss calls it an emergency and asks for immediate help. This verse shows how sometimes, the rules can be set aside if there’s a compelling need or circumstance.

Topics

• faith
• rules
• compassion
• necessity
• Sabbath laws
• David's story

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 21:6
• Matthew 12:3
• Mark 2:25
• Hebrews 4:9
• John 7:23

Recommended Reading

Commentary Luke Commentaries → Get This Bible Amharic Tigrinya Study Bible →

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Jesus refer to David's situation?

Jesus uses this example from the Old Testament where David took food meant for priests because he was hungry. He argues that in certain situations, the spirit of the law can be more important than a strict interpretation.

What is the point Jesus is making to his critics?

Jesus is defending his followers who were picking grain on the Sabbath. By referring to David's situation, he argues that in urgent circumstances, the rigid application of rules can be set aside for compassion and necessity.

How does this relate to our modern understanding of rules?

This verse teaches us that while we should respect rules, there are times when flexibility is necessary. It encourages us to consider the spirit behind the rule rather than just following it blindly.

Why might Jesus have chosen David as an example?

David was a respected figure in Jewish history. By using his story, Jesus appeals to a familiar narrative to support his argument and demonstrate that breaking rules for necessity is not unprecedented.