And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.
Había un hombre que había estado enfermo durante treinta y ocho años.
Un hombre llevaba treinta y ocho años sufriendo de una enfermedad.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the Gospel of John, chapter 5, this verse describes a man who had been suffering from an infirmity, likely paralysis, for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, a site where people gathered hoping for miraculous healing. The pool was associated with Jewish traditions where the waters were believed to be stirred by an angel, allowing the first person in to be cured, reflecting the cultural desperation for divine intervention in a time of Roman occupation and religious tension. This event occurs early in Jesus' ministry, showcasing his authority to heal and challenge societal norms.
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