King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.
Complete Jewish Bible:
But from now on, the Son of Man will be sitting at the right hand of HaG’vurah,”
Berean Standard Bible:
But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”
American Standard Version:
But from henceforth shall the Son of man be seated at the right hand of the power of God.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Hereafter{G3568}{G575} shall{G2071} the Son{G5207} of man{G444} sit{G2521} on{G1537} the right hand{G1188} of the power{G1411} of God{G2316}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Mark 16:19
- ¶ So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
Daniel 7:13
- I saw in the night visions, and, behold, [one] like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
Daniel 7:14
- And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion [is] an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom [that] which shall not be destroyed.
Hebrews 1:3
- Who being the brightness of [his] glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Psalms 110:1
- ¶ A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Acts 2:34
- For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
Acts 2:36
- Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
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Commentary for Luke 22:69
Luke 22:69 is part of the narrative of the trial of Jesus, which takes place shortly before his crucifixion. In the verses leading up to 69, Jesus is being questioned by the Jewish leaders who are seeking evidence to condemn him to death. They ask him if he is the Christ, the Son of God, to which Jesus responds with the statement in verse 69, affirming his divine authority and his eschatological role.
The phrase "Son of man" is a title Jesus frequently uses to refer to himself, and it carries messianic connotations from the Old Testament, particularly from the book of Daniel, where it signifies one who will be given dominion and glory. By stating that he will sit at the right hand of the power of God, Jesus is alluding to a position of honor and authority, a concept drawn from Psalm 110:1, which speaks of the Lord saying to the king, "Sit at my right hand." This declaration by Jesus is a direct claim to messiahship and divine authority, which is consistent with early Christian beliefs about Jesus' role as the ultimate judge and the one who will return in glory.
In the historical context, this statement would have been highly provocative to the Jewish leaders, as it implies that Jesus is not only the Messiah but also equal to God, which they considered blasphemous. It also would have been interpreted as a challenge to the existing religious and political order. For early Christians, this verse reinforced the belief in Jesus' resurrection and exaltation by God, as well as his ultimate triumph and the promise of his second coming.
In summary, Luke 22:69 encapsulates the themes of Jesus' divine authority, his identity as the prophesied Messiah, and the promise of his future glory. It reflects the tension between Jesus' teachings and the religious establishment of the time, and it underscores the Christian hope in Jesus' resurrection and his role in the final judgment. This verse is a pivotal moment in the Gospel narrative, highlighting the transformative impact of Jesus' life and message.
*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: G3568
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νῦν
Transliteration: nŷn
Pronunciation: noon
Description: a primary particle of present time; "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate:--henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also τανῦν, νυνί. - 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: G2071
There are 170 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔσομαι
Transliteration: ésomai
Pronunciation: es'-om-ahee
Description: future of εἰμί; will be:--shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), X may have, X fall, what would follow, X live long, X sojourn. - Strong's Number: G5207
There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: υἱός
Transliteration: huiós
Pronunciation: hwee-os'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son. - Strong's Number: G444
There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
Transliteration: ánthrōpos
Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man. - Strong's Number: G2521
There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κάθημαι
Transliteration: káthēmai
Pronunciation: kath'-ay-mahee
Description: from κατά; and (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside:--dwell, sit (by, down). - Strong's Number: G1537
There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκ
Transliteration: ek
Pronunciation: ex
Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion. - Strong's Number: G1188
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δεξιός
Transliteration: dexiós
Pronunciation: dex-ee-os'
Description: from δέχομαι; the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes):--right (hand, side). - Strong's Number: G1411
There are 116 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δύναμις
Transliteration: dýnamis
Pronunciation: doo'-nam-is
Description: from δύναμαι; force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself):--ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work. - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).