Luke 17:12
Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)
ما معنى هذا؟
In this verse from Luke, Jesus encounters ten lepers who have come to him for help. They stand at a distance because people with leprosy were often shunned in that society.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you're playing outside and see some kids standing far away because they think something is wrong with them. That's like what happened when Jesus met ten people who had a very serious skin disease called leprosy, and they didn't want to get too close to anyone else.
السياق التاريخي
The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a traveling companion of Paul, around 60-80 AD. This passage is part of the narrative about Jesus' journey toward Jerusalem, addressing his Jewish audience in a society where lepers were considered unclean and often isolated.
التطبيق اليوم
Consider a scenario where someone with a serious illness comes to you for help or support but feels they need to keep their distance due to fear or societal stigma. Reflect on how you can offer compassion and assistance without reinforcing their feelings of isolation.