Reference: Palsy
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Or paralysis, strikes sometimes one side or portion of the body, and sometimes the whole; affecting the power of motion, or the power of sensation, or both. It is one of the least curable of diseases; but the Savior healed it with a word, Mt 4:24; 12:10; Mr 2:3-12. The "withered hand," Mr 3:1, was probably an effect of the palsy. There is also a palsy of the soul, which the Great Physician can heal, and he alone.
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so that his fame was spread over all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were afflicted with any diseases or pains, demoniacs, lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them.
where they brought a man with a withered hand: and asked him this insnaring question, is it lawful to heal on the sabbath-day?
then they came and presented to him a paralytic, who had four men to carry him. who finding it impossible to come nigh Him because of the press, uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the cradle wherein the paralytic lay. read more. Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the sick of the palsy, son, thy sins are forgiven. but there were certain of the Scribes sitting there, who were dissatisfied in their own minds, and said to themselves, why doth this man speak such blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God? and immediately Jesus perceiving by his spirit, that they made these secret reflections, said, why do you entertain such suggestions? is it not as easy to say to the paralytic, thy sins are forgiven: as to say, arise, and take up your bed and walk? however, to let you see that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, rise, said he, to the sick of the palsy, 'tis I command you, take up thy bed, and go to your home. instantly he arose, took up the bed, and went out in the presence of them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, we never saw any thing like this.
Another time he entred into the synagogue, when a man was there who had a withered hand.
Easton
a shorter form of "paralysis." Many persons thus afflicted were cured by our Lord (Mt 4:24; 8:5-13; 9:2-7; Mr 2:3-11; Lu 7:2-10; Joh 5:5-7) and the apostles (Ac 8:7; 9:33-34).
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so that his fame was spread over all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were afflicted with any diseases or pains, demoniacs, lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them.
When Jesus was entred into Capernaum, a centurion came and addressed himself to him, saying, Lord, my servant lies sick at home grievously afflicted with the palsy, read more. and Jesus said to him, I will come and heal him. the centurion answered, Lord, I am not worthy the honour of such a visit: do but give the word, and my servant is sav'd. for I am a man under authority, having soldiers under my command: I bid this man, go, and he's gone: another, come, and he's here: and to my servant, do this, and it is done. when Jesus heard it, he was surpriz'd, and said to his followers, I profess I have not met with such an instance of faith, no not in Israel. and I declare unto you, that many shall come from the east and from the west, and shall sit at table with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the heavenly kingdom. but the heirs to the kingdom shall be cast into the darkness without: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. and Jesus said to the centurion, go thy way, what you believed could be done, is effected for you. and his servant was healed in that very hour.
where they brought a man on a bed, lying sick of the palsy: and Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the paralytic, take courage, my son, thy sins are forgiven. whereupon certain of the scribes said within themselves, this man blasphemes. read more. and Jesus perceiving their reflections, said, why do you entertain so bad an opinion? for is it not as easy to say, thy sins are forgiven? as to say, arise, and walk? only it was fit you should know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins: arise, then, said he, to the paralytic, take up thy bed, and march home. and he arose, and returned to his family.
then they came and presented to him a paralytic, who had four men to carry him. who finding it impossible to come nigh Him because of the press, uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the cradle wherein the paralytic lay. read more. Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the sick of the palsy, son, thy sins are forgiven. but there were certain of the Scribes sitting there, who were dissatisfied in their own minds, and said to themselves, why doth this man speak such blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God? and immediately Jesus perceiving by his spirit, that they made these secret reflections, said, why do you entertain such suggestions? is it not as easy to say to the paralytic, thy sins are forgiven: as to say, arise, and take up your bed and walk? however, to let you see that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, rise, said he, to the sick of the palsy, 'tis I command you, take up thy bed, and go to your home.
where a certain centurion had a servant whom he greatly valued, lying sick and ready to die. this centurion having heard of Jesus's fame, sent several elders of the Jews to intreat him to come, and recover his servant. read more. accordingly they came to Jesus and earnestly pressed him, saying, he very well deserves you should do him this favour; for he loves our nation, and hath built us a synagogue at his own charge. then Jesus went with him, and when he was advanced near the house, the centurion sent some of his friends to him, saying, "Lord, don't give yourself the trouble of coming, I don't deserve you should honour my house with your presence. nor did I think myself worthy to attend you: speak but the word, and my servant shall be cured. for though I am subject to authority, I have soldiers under me: I bid one go, and he goes: I bid another come, and he comes: I bid my servant do this, and he does it." when Jesus heard this, he admired the man, and turning about, he said to the people, that followed him, I assure you, I have not met with such an instance of faith even among the Jews themselves. and they that were sent, being return'd to the house, they found the servant, who had been sick, in good health.
now a certain man was there, who had been sick eight and thirty years. Jesus seeing him lie there, and knowing that he had been sick a long time, said to him, will you be cured? read more. the sick man answered him, sir, I have nobody to put me into the pool when the water has been agitated: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.
for the impure spirits, with great outcries, came out of many that were possessed: many paralytic, and lame people were cured.
where finding a man named Eneas, a paralytic, who had kept his bed eight years, Peter said to him, Eneas, Jesus, who is the Messiah, gives thee health: rise, and make your bed your self: upon which he immediately rose.
Fausets
Paralysis affecting part of the body. The "grievously tormented" (Mt 8:6) refers to the convulsions, foamings, and heavy breathings of the sufferer, giving the appearance of torment, whether himself conscious of pain or not.
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saying, Lord, my servant lies sick at home grievously afflicted with the palsy,
Hastings
The modern form of this word is 'paralysis.' See Medicine, p. 599a.
Morish
The Greek word, ???????, to loosen, shows that the disease was paralysis. Persons thus afflicted were brought to the Lord on beds or couches. Mt 9:2-6; Mr 2:3-10; Lu 5:18,24; Ac 8:7; 9:33. The paralysed were a type of that thorough human helplessness which can be relieved and raised up by God only.
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where they brought a man on a bed, lying sick of the palsy: and Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the paralytic, take courage, my son, thy sins are forgiven. whereupon certain of the scribes said within themselves, this man blasphemes. read more. and Jesus perceiving their reflections, said, why do you entertain so bad an opinion? for is it not as easy to say, thy sins are forgiven? as to say, arise, and walk? only it was fit you should know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins: arise, then, said he, to the paralytic, take up thy bed, and march home.
then they came and presented to him a paralytic, who had four men to carry him. who finding it impossible to come nigh Him because of the press, uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the cradle wherein the paralytic lay. read more. Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the sick of the palsy, son, thy sins are forgiven. but there were certain of the Scribes sitting there, who were dissatisfied in their own minds, and said to themselves, why doth this man speak such blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God? and immediately Jesus perceiving by his spirit, that they made these secret reflections, said, why do you entertain such suggestions? is it not as easy to say to the paralytic, thy sins are forgiven: as to say, arise, and take up your bed and walk? however, to let you see that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, rise, said he, to the sick of the palsy,
for instance, they brought a man in his bed lying sick of the palsy: and try'd to. bring him directly into his presence.
but that ye may know, that the son of man hath power to forgive sins, rise, said he, to the paralytick, 'tis I command you, take up your bed, and go home.
for the impure spirits, with great outcries, came out of many that were possessed: many paralytic, and lame people were cured.
where finding a man named Eneas, a paralytic, who had kept his bed eight years,
Smith
(contracted from paralysis). The loss of sensation or the power of motion, or both, in any part of the body. The infirmities included under this name in the New Testament were various:--
1. The paralytic shock affecting the whole body, or apoplexy.
2. That affecting only one side.
3. Affecting the whole system below the neck.
4. Catalepsy, caused by the contraction of the muscles in the whole or a part of the body. This was very dangerous and often fatal. The part affected remains immovable and diminishes in size and dries up. A hand thus affected was called "a withered hand."
5. Cramp. This was a most dreadful disease caused by the chills of the nights. The limbs remain immovably fixed in the same position as when seized as it, and the person seems like one suffering torture. It is frequently followed in a few days by death. Several paralytics were cured by Jesus.
etc.
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so that his fame was spread over all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were afflicted with any diseases or pains, demoniacs, lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them.
and Jesus said to the centurion, go thy way, what you believed could be done, is effected for you. and his servant was healed in that very hour.
where they brought a man with a withered hand: and asked him this insnaring question, is it lawful to heal on the sabbath-day? and he answer'd, which of you all that should have one of his sheep fall into a pit on the sabbath-day, would not bestir himself, and lift it out? read more. is not a man of much greater consequence than a sheep? how lawful then is it to do good offices on the sabbath-day? then saith he to the man, stretch out thy hand: and be stretched it out; and it was made as sound as the other.
Watsons
PALSY. See DISEASES.