Luke 4:12

Key Reflection

In Luke 4:12, Jesus is quoting from Deuteronomy 8:15, where the phrase "On their hands they will bear you up, lest perhaps you dash your foot against a stone" serves as a metaphor for divine protection and guidance. The original audience would have recognized this as a reference to God’s faithful care in leading Israel through the wilderness, safeguarding them from physical harm and ensuring their journey was safe. This contextualizes Jesus’ use of the phrase within the framework of divine providence and His own mission of providing spiritual guidance and protection to His followers.