King James Version:
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¶ And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He led them out toward Beit-Anyah; then, raising his hands, he said a b’rakhah over them;
Berean Standard Bible:
When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
American Standard Version:
And he led them out untilthey were over against Bethany: and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G1161} he led{G1806} them{G846} out{G1854} as far as{G2193} to{G1519} Bethany{G963}, and{G2532} he lifted up{G1869} his{G846} hands{G5495}, and blessed{G2127} them{G846}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Acts 1:12
- ¶ Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.
Genesis 49:28
- ¶ All these [are] the twelve tribes of Israel: and this [is it] that their father spake unto them, and blessed them; every one according to his blessing he blessed them.
Numbers 6:23
- Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,
Numbers 6:27
- And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.
Matthew 21:17
- And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.
Genesis 48:9
- And Joseph said unto his father, They [are] my sons, whom God hath given me in this [place]. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.
Mark 10:16
- And he took them up in his arms, put [his] hands upon them, and blessed them.
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Commentary for Luke 24:50
Luke 24:50 is part of the conclusion to the Gospel of Luke and captures a pivotal moment in the Christian narrative. The verse specifically describes an event following Jesus' resurrection, where He leads His disciples to Bethany, a village on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem. This action of leading them out is symbolic of Jesus' final guidance to His followers before His ascension into heaven.
In Bethany, Jesus lifts up His hands and blesses them. This gesture of raising hands is often associated with priestly blessings in the Jewish tradition, signifying a transfer of blessing or authority. The act of blessing His disciples is significant as it represents Jesus' final earthly bestowal of grace, peace, and purpose upon them. It is a commissioning moment, where the risen Christ imparts His spiritual authority to the disciples, preparing them to be witnesses to His resurrection and the proclaimers of the Gospel message to the world, as later described in the book of Acts.
Historically, this scene is set during a period of transition for the early Christian community. The resurrection had profoundly changed the disciples' understanding of Jesus' mission and their role in it. The blessing in Bethany serves as both a farewell and an encouragement, reassuring the disciples of Jesus' ongoing presence and empowerment through the Holy Spirit, which they would soon receive at Pentecost. This verse encapsulates the themes of fulfillment, transition, and commissioning, as Jesus passes the baton of ministry to His followers, marking the shift from His earthly ministry to the beginning of the Church's mission.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G1806
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξάγω
Transliteration: exágō
Pronunciation: ex-ag'-o
Description: from ἐκ and ἄγω; to lead forth:--bring forth (out), fetch (lead) out. - 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: G1854
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔξω
Transliteration: éxō
Pronunciation: ex'-o
Description: adverb from ἐκ; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively:--away, forth, (with-)out (of, -ward), strange. - Strong's Number: G2193
There are 139 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἕως
Transliteration: héōs
Pronunciation: heh'-oce
Description: of uncertain affinity; a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place):--even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-)til(-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while(-s). - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G963
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Βηθανία
Transliteration: Bēthanía
Pronunciation: bay-than-ee'-ah
Description: of Chaldee origin; date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine:--Bethany. - 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: G1869
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπαίρω
Transliteration: epaírō
Pronunciation: ep-ahee'-ro
Description: from ἐπί and αἴρω; to raise up (literally or figuratively):--exalt self, poise (lift, take) up. - Strong's Number: G5495
There are 171 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: χείρ
Transliteration: cheír
Pronunciation: khire
Description: perhaps from the base of χειμών in the sense of its congener the base of χάσμα (through the idea of hollowness for grasping); the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument):--hand. - Strong's Number: G2127
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εὐλογέω
Transliteration: eulogéō
Pronunciation: yoo-log-eh'-o
Description: from a compound of εὖ and λόγος; to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper):--bless, praise.