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Paralysis(palsy)

/puh-RAL-uh-sis/

Summary

Paralysis, also called palsy, was a condition of motor disability healed by Jesus and the apostles as a demonstration of divine power.

☩Biblical Healings

The Gospels record several dramatic healings of paralyzed persons. Jesus healed a paralytic lowered through a roof, first pronouncing forgiveness of sins to demonstrate His divine authority. The centurion's servant, described as 'grievously tormented,' may have suffered from spinal meningitis. Philip healed paralytics in Samaria, and Peter healed Aeneas at Lydda who had been bedridden eight years.

Key verses:Matthew 9:1-8Mark 2:1-12Luke 5:17-26Matthew 8:5-13Acts 8:7Acts 9:33-34

☩Spiritual Significance

The healing of the paralytic demonstrated Jesus' authority to forgive sins—a divine prerogative that provoked accusations of blasphemy from the scribes. Luke emphasizes that 'the power of the Lord was with him to heal,' highlighting the combination of faith in the paralytic's friends and divine power working through Jesus.

Key verses:Matthew 9:6Luke 5:17Luke 11:20

Related Verses14 mentions

Matthew· 5 verses

4:24 8:6 8:13 9:2 9:6

Mark· 5 verses

2:3 2:4 2:5 2:9 2:10

Acts· 2 verses

8:7 9:33

Luke· 2 verses

5:18 5:24

References

1.James Orr (ed.), "Paralysis; Paralytic," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
2.James Hastings (ed.), "Paralysis," in Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels, vol. II (T. & T. Clark, 1906–1908).