Luke 24:37

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Startled and terrified, they thought they were seeing a ghost.

Berean Standard Bible:

But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.

American Standard Version:

But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they beheld a spirit.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But{G1161} they were terrified{G4422} and{G2532} affrighted{G1719}{G1096}, and supposed{G1380} that they had seen{G2334} a spirit{G4151}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Samuel 28:13

  • And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.

Job 4:14

  • Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake.

Job 4:16

  • It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image [was] before mine eyes, [there was] silence, and I heard a voice, [saying],

Matthew 14:26

  • And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

Matthew 14:27

  • But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Mark 6:49

  • But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:

Mark 6:50

  • For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

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Commentary for Luke 24:37

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G4422
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πτοέω
    Transliteration: ptoéō
    Pronunciation: pto-eh'-o
    Description: probably akin to the alternate of πίπτω (through the idea of causing to fall) or to πέτομαι (through that of causing to fly away); to scare:--frighten.
  3. 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.
  4. Strong's Number: G1719
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔμφοβος
    Transliteration: émphobos
    Pronunciation: em'-fob-os
    Description: from ἐν and φόβος; in fear, i.e. alarmed:--affrighted, afraid, tremble.
  5. Strong's Number: G1096
    There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γίνομαι
    Transliteration: gínomai
    Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
    Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
  6. Strong's Number: G1380
    There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δοκέω
    Transliteration: dokéō
    Pronunciation: dok'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of δεικνύω) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly):--be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow.
  7. Strong's Number: G2334
    There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεωρέω
    Transliteration: theōréō
    Pronunciation: theh-o-reh'-o
    Description: from a derivative of θεάομαι (perhaps by addition of ὁράω); to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge)):--behold, consider, look on, perceive, see. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
  8. Strong's Number: G4151
    There are 350 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πνεῦμα
    Transliteration: pneûma
    Pronunciation: pnyoo'-mah
    Description: from πνέω; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare ψυχή.