Luke 22:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:

Complete Jewish Bible:

and he said to them, “I have really wanted so much to celebrate this Seder with you before I die!

Berean Standard Bible:

And He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before My suffering.

American Standard Version:

And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} he said^{G2036} unto^{G4314} them^{G846}, With desire^{G1939} I have desired^{G1937} to eat^{G5315} this^{G5124} passover^{G3957} with^{G3326} you^{G5216} before^{G4253} I^{G3165} suffer^{G3958}:

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Commentary for Luke 22:15

Luke 22:15 captures a poignant moment in the Gospel narrative, reflecting the themes of fulfillment, sacrifice, and the establishment of the New Covenant. The verse is set during the Last Supper, which is a pivotal event in Christian theology, traditionally celebrated on Maundy Thursday. In this verse, Jesus expresses a fervent wish to share the Passover meal with his disciples before his impending suffering and death.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the Jewish festival of Passover, which commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt as described in the book of Exodus. This annual celebration includes a ritual meal called the Seder, during which the story of the Exodus is recounted, and specific foods are consumed to symbolize aspects of the Israelites' experience.

In the verse, Jesus' statement, "With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer," conveys a deep yearning to partake in this significant Jewish tradition one last time with his closest followers. His words underscore the importance of the Passover in his own ministry and foreshadow the transformation of this ritual into the Christian Eucharist. Jesus is on the cusp of fulfilling his mission, which involves enduring great suffering and sacrifice, and he wants to share this final meal as a moment of intimacy and instruction with his disciples.

This verse also alludes to Jesus' awareness of his imminent death and his role as the Paschal Lamb, whose sacrificial death Christians believe atones for the sins of humanity. By expressing his desire to eat the Passover with his disciples, Jesus is not only participating in an ancient tradition but also redefining it. He is instituting a new covenant that will be sealed through his death and resurrection, transforming the Passover celebration into the Lord's Supper, a central sacrament for Christians commemorating Jesus' sacrifice.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2036
   There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔπω
   Transliteration: épō
   Pronunciation: ep'-o
   Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4314
   There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πρός
   Transliteration: prós
   Pronunciation: pros
   Description: a strengthened form of πρό; 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, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1939
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπιθυμία
   Transliteration: epithymía
   Pronunciation: ep-ee-thoo-mee'-ah
   Description: from ἐπιθυμέω; a longing (especially for what is forbidden):--concupiscence, desire, lust (after).
   
6. Strong's Number: G1937
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπιθυμέω
   Transliteration: epithyméō
   Pronunciation: ep-ee-thoo-meh'-o
   Description: from ἐπί and θυμός; to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully or otherwise):--covet, desire, would fain, lust (after).
   
7. Strong's Number: G5315
   There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: φάγω
   Transliteration: phágō
   Pronunciation: fag'-o
   Description: a primary verb (used as an alternate of ἐσθίω in certain tenses); to eat (literally or figuratively):--eat, meat.
   
8. 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).
   
9. Strong's Number: G3957
   There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πάσχα
   Transliteration: páscha
   Pronunciation: pas'-khah
   Description: of Chaldee origin (compare פֶּסַח); the Passover (the meal, the day, the festival or the special sacrifices connected with it):--Easter, Passover.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3326
    There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μετά
    Transliteration: metá
    Pronunciation: met-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
    
11. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
    
12. Strong's Number: G4253
    There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρό
    Transliteration: pró
    Pronunciation: pro
    Description: a primary preposition; "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to:--above, ago, before, or ever. In the comparative, it retains the same significations.
    
13. Strong's Number: G3165
    There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέ
    Transliteration: mé
    Pronunciation: meh
    Description: a shorter (and probably original) form of ἐμέ; me:--I, me, my.
    
14. Strong's Number: G3958
    There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πάσχω
    Transliteration: páschō
    Pronunciation: pen'-tho
    Description: apparently a primary verb; to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful):--feel, passion, suffer, vex.