Luke 24:27

And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

And {G2532} beginning {G756} at {G575} Moses {G3475} and {G2532}{G575} all {G3956} the prophets {G4396}, he expounded {G1329} unto them {G846} in {G1722} all {G3956} the scriptures {G1124} the things concerning {G4012} himself {G1438}.

Then, starting with Moshe and all the prophets, he explained to them the things that can be found throughout the Tanakh concerning himself.

And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.

And beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

Commentary

Context

Luke 24:27 is part of the post-resurrection narrative, specifically the account of Jesus appearing to two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). These disciples were disheartened and confused, having heard reports of Jesus' resurrection but not fully grasping its meaning or implications. They recognized Jesus only after He broke bread with them. Before that, Jesus walked with them, listening to their sorrow, and then began to teach them, revealing the true significance of His death and resurrection through the lens of the Old Testament Scriptures.

Key Themes

  • Jesus as the Fulfillment of Scripture: The central theme is that Jesus Christ is the ultimate subject and fulfillment of all Old Testament prophecy. He demonstrates that the entire Old Testament narrative points to Himโ€”His life, ministry, suffering, death, and glorious resurrection.
  • The Unity of God's Word: This verse highlights the seamless continuity between the Old and New Testaments. What was promised and foreshadowed in the Law and the Prophets is revealed and accomplished in Christ.
  • Divine Revelation and Illumination: Jesus' act of "expounding" the Scriptures opened the disciples' minds and hearts to understand what they had previously missed. It underscores the need for divine illumination to truly grasp spiritual truths.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV word "expounded" (Greek: diermฤ“neuล) means to interpret thoroughly, to explain fully, or to translate. It implies a detailed and clear explanation, leaving no room for misunderstanding once the truth is presented. Jesus didn't just quote verses; He unveiled their deeper meaning and direct application to Himself, demonstrating how the Messianic thread runs through the entire fabric of the Old Testament.

Practical Application

For believers today, Luke 24:27 serves as a vital reminder of how to approach the Bible. It encourages us to:

  • Read the Old Testament Christologically: Seek Jesus in every part of the Bible. The Law, the Prophets, and the Writings all bear witness to Him (John 5:39).
  • Pray for Illumination: Just as Jesus opened the disciples' understanding, we should pray for the Holy Spirit to illuminate God's Word for us, helping us to see Christ and apply its truths.
  • Understand God's Redemptive Plan: This verse reinforces that God's plan of salvation, centered on Jesus, is not an afterthought but was intricately woven into the fabric of human history and divine revelation from the very beginning.
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Cross-References

  • Isaiah 7:14

    Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

  • Luke 24:44

    And he said unto them, These [are] the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and [in] the prophets, and [in] the psalms, concerning me.

  • Isaiah 53:1

    ยถ Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?

  • Isaiah 53:12

    Therefore will I divide him [a portion] with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

  • Deuteronomy 18:15

    ยถ The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;

  • Jeremiah 33:14

    Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.

  • Jeremiah 33:15

    In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.
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