King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
Complete Jewish Bible:
However, they understood none of this; its meaning had been hidden from them, and they had no idea what he was talking about.
Berean Standard Bible:
But the disciples did not understand any of these things. The meaning was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what He was saying.
American Standard Version:
And they understood none of these things; and this saying was hid from them, and they perceived not the things that were said.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} they{G846} understood{G4920} none{G3762} of these things{G5130}: and{G2532} this{G5124} saying{G4487} was{G2258} hid{G2928} from{G575} them{G846},{G2532} neither{G3756} knew they{G1097} the things which were spoken{G3004}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Luke 9:45
- But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.
Mark 9:32
- But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.
John 10:6
- This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
Luke 24:45
- Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
John 12:16
- These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and [that] they had done these things unto him.
Luke 2:50
- And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
Luke 24:25
- Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
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Commentary for Luke 18:34
Luke 18:34 is a verse that captures a moment of spiritual blindness among Jesus' disciples. The verse comes within the broader context of Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, where He is aware of His impending passion, death, and resurrection. Despite His repeated predictions about these events, the disciples fail to comprehend the significance of His words. This verse reflects a common theme in the Gospels where Jesus' followers struggle to grasp the true nature of His mission, which includes His suffering and the ultimate redemption it will bring.
The historical context of this verse is set during the final weeks of Jesus' earthly ministry. Jewish expectations of the Messiah at the time were heavily influenced by prophecies of a triumphant ruler who would restore Israel's political fortunes. Jesus, however, was redefining messianic expectations to include suffering, rejection, and death, followed by resurrection—a concept that was foreign and difficult for His contemporaries to accept.
In this particular instance, the verse highlights the disciples' inability to understand Jesus' teachings about His suffering and death. The phrase "this saying was hid from them" suggests a deliberate concealment by God of the full meaning of Jesus' words, perhaps because they were not yet ready to receive this difficult truth. The disciples' lack of understanding is not simply a matter of intellectual failure but also a reflection of their spiritual readiness and the divine timing of revelation.
The themes of misunderstanding, revelation, and the gradual unfolding of God's plan are central to this verse. It underscores the disciples' need for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, which Jesus promises them later, to fully grasp the realities of His mission. This verse also foreshadows the disciples' future enlightenment and the eventual spread of the Gospel message after Jesus' resurrection and ascension, when they would become witnesses to these events with a newfound clarity and understanding.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G4920
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: συνίημι
Transliteration: syníēmi
Pronunciation: soon-ee'-ay-mee
Description: from σύν and (to send); to put together, i.e. (mentally) to comprehend; by implication, to act piously:-- consider, understand, be wise. - Strong's Number: G3762
There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐδείς
Transliteration: oudeís
Pronunciation: oo-den'
Description: from οὐδέ and εἷς; not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing:--any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought. - Strong's Number: G5130
There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τούτων
Transliteration: toútōn
Pronunciation: too'-tone
Description: genitive case plural masculine or neuter of οὗτος; of (from or concerning) these (persons or things):--such, their, these (things), they, this sort, those. - Strong's Number: G5124
There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τοῦτο
Transliteration: toûto
Pronunciation: too'-to
Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore). - Strong's Number: G4487
There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ῥῆμα
Transliteration: rhēma
Pronunciation: hray'-mah
Description: from ῥέω; an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naught whatever:--+ evil, + nothing, saying, word. - Strong's Number: G2258
There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἦν
Transliteration: ēn
Pronunciation: ane
Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were. - Strong's Number: G2928
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κρύπτω
Transliteration: krýptō
Pronunciation: kroop'-to
Description: a primary verb; to conceal (properly, by covering):--hide (self), keep secret, secret(-ly). - Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc. - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G1097
There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γινώσκω
Transliteration: ginṓskō
Pronunciation: ghin-oce'-ko
Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb; to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed):--allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.