Jesus as God
The Samaritan Gives Glory to God at Jesus' Feet
Prostration can express human homage, so the physical gesture alone cannot establish divine worship.
How this passage contributes to the case:
The labels below identify the kinds of evidence for Jesus' divinity found in this passage.
Select a label for an explanation.
Divine Identity
Divine Authority
Receiving Worship
Accepted Divine Testimony
Receives Worship
Grants Salvation
Strength of evidence: Strong.
This passage provides substantial evidence relevant to Jesus' divine identity when read in its literary and historical context.
James Tissot — Life of Christ
James Tissot — Life of Christ
Scripture
What Was Said or Done
A healed Samaritan returns glorifying God, falls at Jesus' feet, thanks him, and is told by Jesus that his faith has saved or made him well.
Historical and Cultural Context
Giving glory to God is a central biblical response to divine saving action.
Old Testament Background
Luke deliberately combines glorifying God, falling at Jesus' feet, thanking Jesus, and Jesus' question about returning to give glory to God.
Exposition
The narrative convergence makes this stronger than a bare act of bowing and supports Jesus' reception of God-directed thanksgiving.
Why This Points to His Divinity
The Samaritan falls at Jesus' feet and thanks him while glorifying God.
Response of the Hearers
Jesus interprets the return as giving glory to God and pronounces saving restoration.