Luke 24:27
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
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)
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
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)
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.
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).
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' comprehensive teaching from all Scripture shape how Christians should read and interpret the Old Testament?
- What would change in your Bible reading if you consciously looked for Christ in every passage?
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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.