Luke 5:22
But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?
Original Language Analysis
ἐπιγνοὺς
perceived
G1921
ἐπιγνοὺς
perceived
Strong's:
G1921
Word #:
1 of 17
to know upon some mark, i.e., recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
when Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
when Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
4 of 17
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
διαλογισμοὺς
thoughts
G1261
διαλογισμοὺς
thoughts
Strong's:
G1261
Word #:
6 of 17
discussion, i.e., (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate
αὐτούς
their
G846
αὐτούς
their
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 17
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
ἀποκριθεὶς
he answering
G611
ἀποκριθεὶς
he answering
Strong's:
G611
Word #:
8 of 17
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
πρὸς
unto
G4314
πρὸς
unto
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
10 of 17
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
αὐτούς
their
G846
αὐτούς
their
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
11 of 17
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
Τί
What
G5101
Τί
What
Strong's:
G5101
Word #:
12 of 17
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
διαλογίζεσθε
reason ye
G1260
διαλογίζεσθε
reason ye
Strong's:
G1260
Word #:
13 of 17
to reckon thoroughly, i.e., (genitive case) to deliberate (by reflection or discussion)
ταῖς
G3588
ταῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Luke 24:38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?Isaiah 66:18For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.Acts 5:3But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?Psalms 139:2Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.Mark 8:17And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?Matthew 9:4And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?Matthew 12:25And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:Revelation 2:23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.1 Chronicles 28:9And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
Historical Context
Jewish leaders thought silently Jesus heard answered internal dialogue. Demonstrated supernatural knowledge. Similar to Nathanael under fig tree Peter you are Christ. Divine knowledge uncomfortable convicting. Scribes Pharisees exposed even in silent thoughts. Later Jesus read Pharisees condemning woman adultery (John 8). Hebrews 4:13 all things naked open to Him whom we must give account. Nothing hidden before God. Early church understood Christ searching knowledge. Ananias Sapphira could not lie to Holy Spirit. God knows reality not appearance.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus knowing unspoken thoughts demonstrate His deity and what implications for our inner life?
- What does divine omniscience mean for areas of life we think are private hidden?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus perceiving their thoughts answering said What reason ye in hearts. Perceiving epignous full knowledge. Thoughts dialogismous reasonings objections. Answering apokritheis responded though unspoken. Said eipen. What ti interrogative. Reason dialogizesthe deliberate argue. Hearts kardiais inner being. Jesus knows thoughts sees hearts. Divine omniscience attribute of deity. Nothing hidden from Him. Thoughts attitudes motives all open. Speaks to unspoken objections. Reformed theology affirms Christ deity including omniscience. Knows His sheep calls by name. Pastoral ministry requires spiritual discernment not omniscience but sensitivity Spirit leading.