Luke 24:53

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

Complete Jewish Bible:

And they spent all their time in the Temple courts, praising God.

Berean Standard Bible:

praising God continually in the temple.

American Standard Version:

and were continually in the temple, blessing God.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} were^{G2258} continually^{G1275} in^{G1722} the temple^{G2411}, praising^{G134} and^{G2532} blessing^{G2127} God^{G2316}. Amen^{G281}.

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Commentary for Luke 24:53

Luke 24:53, "And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen," serves as the conclusion to the Gospel of Luke, encapsulating the disciples' response to the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. This verse reflects the disciples' faithful adherence to Jesus' teachings and their joyful obedience to His command to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4). The historical context places this event shortly after Jesus' ascension into heaven, which marked the end of His earthly ministry and the beginning of the early church's mission.

The themes present in this verse include the disciples' worship and gratitude towards God, their unity and persistence in prayer, and their anticipation of the coming Holy Spirit, which occurred on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2). This communal worship in the temple underscores the early Christians' Jewish roots and their understanding that Jesus was the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises. Their praise and blessings directed towards God signify an acknowledgment of His faithfulness and the redemptive work accomplished through Jesus' death and resurrection.

Furthermore, the verse emphasizes the transition from Jesus' physical presence with the disciples to the new era of the church, where the Holy Spirit would guide and empower believers. It sets the stage for the book of Acts, which details the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the church, fueled by the disciples' witness and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. The "Amen," a common affirmation in both Jewish and early Christian worship, concludes the Gospel with a note of certainty and affirmation, as if to say that the promises of God are sure and His people respond with steadfast faith and praise.

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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: G2258
   There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἦν
   Transliteration: ēn
   Pronunciation: ane
   Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1275
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διαπαντός
   Transliteration: diapantós
   Pronunciation: dee-ap-an-tos'
   Description: from διά and the genitive case of πᾶς; through all time, i.e. (adverbially) constantly:--alway(-s), continually.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2411
   There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἱερόν
   Transliteration: hierón
   Pronunciation: hee-er-on'
   Description: neuter of ἱερός; a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas ναός denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere):--temple.
   
6. Strong's Number: G134
   There are 221 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αἰνέω
   Transliteration: ainéō
   Pronunciation: ahee-neh'-o
   Description: from αἶνος; to praise (God):--praise.
   
7. 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.
   
8. 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).
   
9. Strong's Number: G281
   There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀμήν
   Transliteration: amḗn
   Pronunciation: am-ane'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (אָמֵן); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it):--amen, verily.