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And they remembered his words,

And {G2532} they remembered {G3415} his {G846} words {G4487},

Then they remembered his words;

Then they remembered His words.

And they remembered his words,

Commentary

Luke 24:8 (KJV): "And they remembered his words,"

Context

This pivotal verse occurs in the immediate aftermath of the discovery of the empty tomb by the women who had come to anoint Jesus' body. Having found the tomb open and Jesus' body gone, they were perplexed. Suddenly, two men in dazzling clothes (angels) appeared and spoke to them, asking, "Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again." It is at this divine prompting that the women's minds were opened, and they recalled Jesus' previous prophecies.

Key Themes

  • The Power of Memory: The verse highlights the crucial role of remembering Jesus' teachings and prophecies. For the women, this act of recollection was not mere nostalgia but a transformative moment that shifted their understanding from confusion and grief to dawning comprehension and belief in the resurrection.
  • Fulfillment of Prophecy: Their remembrance confirms that Jesus' death and resurrection were not unexpected events but the deliberate fulfillment of what He had foretold. This underscores the reliability of God's Word and Jesus' divine foreknowledge.
  • Divine Illumination: While the women had heard Jesus' words before, it took the intervention of the angels (and implicitly, the Holy Spirit) to bring these words to vivid and meaningful remembrance at the precise moment of their fulfillment. This shows how God often prompts our memory to reveal truth.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word translated "remembered" is ἀνεμνήσθησαν (*anemnēsthēsan*), derived from ἀναμιμνήσκω (*anamimnēskō*), which means "to call to mind again," "to recall," or "to remind oneself." It suggests an active process of bringing something back to consciousness, often with a fresh understanding or realization. It's more than just a vague recollection; it's a profound "calling to mind" that leads to conviction, as seen in how the women then ran to tell the disciples.

Practical Application

For believers today, Luke 24:8 serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of meditating on and internalizing God's Word. Just as the women needed to remember Jesus' words to understand the resurrection, we are called to hide God's truth in our hearts (Psalm 119:11). In times of doubt, confusion, or apparent defeat, remembering God's promises and His past faithfulness can bring clarity, hope, and renewed faith. The Holy Spirit often brings to our remembrance the very scriptures we need to navigate life's challenges, turning our perplexity into praise for God's unfolding plan.

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Cross-References

  • John 12:16 (3 votes)

    These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and [that] they had done these things unto him.

  • John 14:26 (3 votes)

    But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

  • John 2:19 (2 votes)

    Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

  • John 2:22 (2 votes)

    When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.