Luke Chapter 24 · Verse 27

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And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

Original Language Analysis

καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 1 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀρξάμενος beginning G756
ἀρξάμενος beginning
Strong's: G756
Word #: 2 of 18
to commence (in order of time)
ἀπὸ at G575
ἀπὸ at
Strong's: G575
Word #: 3 of 18
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
Μωσέως Moses G3475
Μωσέως Moses
Strong's: G3475
Word #: 4 of 18
moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 5 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀπὸ at G575
ἀπὸ at
Strong's: G575
Word #: 6 of 18
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
πάσαις all G3956
πάσαις all
Strong's: G3956
Word #: 7 of 18
all, any, every, the whole
τῶν G3588
τῶν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 8 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
προφητῶν the prophets G4396
προφητῶν the prophets
Strong's: G4396
Word #: 9 of 18
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
διηρμήνευεν he expounded G1329
διηρμήνευεν he expounded
Strong's: G1329
Word #: 10 of 18
to explain thoroughly, by implication, to translate
αὐτοῖς unto them G846
αὐτοῖς unto them
Strong's: G846
Word #: 11 of 18
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἐν in G1722
ἐν in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 12 of 18
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
πάσαις all G3956
πάσαις all
Strong's: G3956
Word #: 13 of 18
all, any, every, the whole
ταῖς G3588
ταῖς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 14 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γραφαῖς the scriptures G1124
γραφαῖς the scriptures
Strong's: G1124
Word #: 15 of 18
a document, i.e., holy writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
τὰ G3588
τὰ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 16 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
περὶ the things concerning G4012
περὶ the things concerning
Strong's: G4012
Word #: 17 of 18
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
ἑαυτοῦ himself G1438
ἑαυτοῦ himself
Strong's: G1438
Word #: 18 of 18
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

Cross References

Isaiah 7:14Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.Luke 24:44And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.Deuteronomy 18:15The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.Acts 10:43To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.John 1:45Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.John 5:39Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.Genesis 22:18And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.Isaiah 50:6I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.Zechariah 13:7Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.

Analysis & Commentary

Jesus teaches the Emmaus disciples: 'And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself' (καὶ ἀρξάμενος ἀπὸ Μωϋσέως καὶ ἀπὸ πάντων τῶν προφητῶν διερμήνευσεν αὐτοῖς ἐν πάσαις ταῖς γραφαῖς τὰ περὶ ἑαυτοῦ). The verb 'diermēneuō' (διερμήνευσεν, expounded/interpreted) means to explain thoroughly. Jesus demonstrates that all Scripture (Moses and the Prophets = the entire Old Testament) points to Him. This establishes the Christocentric hermeneutic: the Bible's central subject is Christ and His redemptive work. From Genesis 3:15 through Malachi 4:2, the Old Testament anticipates and prepares for Jesus.

Historical Context

The Emmaus road conversation occurred resurrection day (v.13), before Jesus' appearance to the eleven. The two disciples were despondent over Jesus' crucifixion, not yet having heard resurrection reports (vv.19-24). Jesus' explanation of Scripture transformed their understanding—what seemed like Messiah's defeat was actually redemptive plan fulfillment. This teaching became foundational for apostolic preaching (Acts 2:22-36, 3:18-26, 8:32-35) and New Testament interpretation of Old Testament. Jesus revealed Himself through Scripture before revealing Himself personally (v.31).

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