Luke 24:45

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then he opened their minds, so that they could understand the Tanakh,

Berean Standard Bible:

Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

American Standard Version:

Then opened he their mind, that they might understand the scriptures;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then^{G5119} opened he^{G1272} their^{G846} understanding^{G3563}, that they might understand^{G4920} the scriptures^{G1124},

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Commentary for Luke 24:45

Luke 24:45 is part of the resurrection narrative in the Gospel of Luke, which is set in the historical context of the first century in the Roman province of Judea. This verse specifically occurs in the account of Jesus appearing to his disciples after his crucifixion and resurrection. The theme of this verse is centered on revelation and understanding.

In the verse, Jesus, having risen from the dead, encounters his disciples who are struggling to comprehend the events that have transpired. Despite their witnessing of his teachings, miracles, death, and reports of his resurrection, they have not fully grasped the theological significance of these events in light of the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament). Jesus "opened their understanding" so that they could interpret the Scriptures correctly, particularly in how they prophesied and foreshadowed his life, death, and resurrection.

This moment is pivotal as it marks a transition for the disciples from confusion and doubt to clarity and belief. It underscores the importance of Jesus as the key to understanding the Scriptures and the necessity of divine intervention for true spiritual insight. The verse emphasizes that the disciples' ability to understand was a gift from Jesus, highlighting the theme of grace in Christian theology. This newfound understanding equips the disciples to become witnesses to the resurrection and to spread the message of Jesus Christ to the world, which is the mission they undertake in the Acts of the Apostles and beyond.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G5119
   There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τότε
   Transliteration: tóte
   Pronunciation: tot'-eh
   Description: from (the neuter of) ὁ and ὅτε; the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution):--that time, then.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1272
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διανοίγω
   Transliteration: dianoígō
   Pronunciation: dee-an-oy'-go
   Description: from διά and ἀνοίγω; to open thoroughly, literally (as a first-born) or figuratively (to expound):--open.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3563
   There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: νοῦς
   Transliteration: noûs
   Pronunciation: nooce
   Description: probably from the base of γινώσκω; the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning:--mind, understanding. Compare ψυχή.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1124
   There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γραφή
   Transliteration: graphḗ
   Pronunciation: graf-ay'
   Description: from γράφω; a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it):--scripture.