Luke 22:69
Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.
Original Language Analysis
ἀπὸ
Hereafter
G575
ἀπὸ
Hereafter
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
1 of 15
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
νῦν
G3568
νῦν
Strong's:
G3568
Word #:
3 of 15
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸς
the Son
G5207
υἱὸς
the Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
6 of 15
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καθήμενος
sit
G2521
καθήμενος
sit
Strong's:
G2521
Word #:
9 of 15
and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
ἐκ
on
G1537
ἐκ
on
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
10 of 15
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
δεξιῶν
the right hand
G1188
δεξιῶν
the right hand
Strong's:
G1188
Word #:
11 of 15
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δυνάμεως
of the power
G1411
δυνάμεως
of the power
Strong's:
G1411
Word #:
13 of 15
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
Cross References
Hebrews 1:3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;Psalms 110:1The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.Mark 16:19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.Mark 14:62And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.Matthew 22:44The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?Matthew 26:64Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.Revelation 22:1And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.Revelation 3:21To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.Hebrews 12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebrews 8:1Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
Historical Context
Jesus' claim combined Daniel 7:13-14 (Son of man coming with clouds) and Psalm 110:1 (sitting at God's right hand)—both messianic texts the Sanhedrin recognized. By applying them to Himself, Jesus claimed divine authority. Stephen's vision before martyrdom confirmed this claim: 'I see... the Son of man standing on the right hand of God' (Acts 7:56). Peter's Pentecost sermon cited Psalm 110:1 as proof of Jesus' resurrection and exaltation (Acts 2:34-36). Paul affirmed Christ 'sat down on the right hand of God' (Colossians 3:1).
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' prophecy of exaltation while on trial demonstrate faith versus circumstances?
- What does 'sitting at God's right hand' reveal about Christ's authority and deity?
- How does Jesus' future judgment of His judges invert earthly power structures?
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Analysis & Commentary
Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. Jesus now answers their question (v. 67) with prophetic declaration: apo tou nyn estai ho huios tou anthrōpou kathēmenos ek dexiōn tēs dynameōs tou theou (ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν ἔσται ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου καθήμενος ἐκ δεξιῶν τῆς δυνάμεως τοῦ θεοῦ, 'from now the Son of man will be sitting at right hand of the power of God'). The phrase apo tou nyn (ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν, 'from now on, henceforth') is emphatic—Jesus predicts immediate exaltation despite imminent crucifixion. The title ho huios tou anthrōpou (ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, 'the Son of man') references Daniel 7:13-14, the messianic figure receiving eternal dominion.
The phrase kathēmenos ek dexiōn (καθήμενος ἐκ δεξιῶν, 'sitting at right hand') quotes Psalm 110:1: 'The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.' This position signifies authority, honor, and divine co-rulership. Jesus claims equality with God—tēs dynameōs tou theou (τῆς δυνάμεως τοῦ θεοῦ, 'of the power of God') is circumlocution for God Himself (Jews avoided speaking the divine name). Jesus declares that the bound prisoner they're condemning will judge them from God's throne. The irony is cosmic: they judge Him temporally; He'll judge them eternally.