Luke 24:30

And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed [it], and brake, and gave to them.

And {G2532} it came to pass {G1096}, as {G1722} he {G846} sat at meat {G2625} with {G3326} them {G846}, he took {G2983} bread {G740}, and blessed {G2127} it, and {G2532} brake {G2806}, and gave {G1929} to them {G846}.

As he was reclining with them at the table, he took the matzah, made the b’rakhah, broke it and handed it to them.

While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them.

And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them.

Luke 24:30 describes a pivotal moment on the road to Emmaus, where the resurrected Jesus finally reveals Himself to two disciples who had walked and conversed with Him unknowingly.

Context: The Emmaus Road Encounter

This verse is part of the powerful narrative found in Luke 24:13-35. Two disciples, disheartened by the crucifixion, were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus. Jesus joined them, but their eyes were "holden" (kept from recognizing Him). He walked with them, patiently explaining how the Old Testament Scriptures pointed to the Messiah's suffering and glory. Upon reaching Emmaus, they urged Him to stay for the evening meal, demonstrating hospitality to a stranger. It was at this meal that the dramatic revelation occurred.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Recognition of Christ: The disciples, though having heard profound Scriptural exposition from Jesus (see Luke 24:27), recognized Him not through words alone, but through a familiar, intimate action. This highlights that Christ is often known in tangible acts of grace and fellowship.
  • The Significance of "Breaking Bread": The phrase "took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them" directly echoes Jesus' actions at the Last Supper and during the feeding miracles (e.g., Luke 9:16). For the early church, "the breaking of bread" became a distinctive term for Christian fellowship and worship, particularly the celebration of the Lord's Supper (see Acts 2:42).
  • Resurrection Reality: This moment powerfully confirms the physical reality of Jesus' resurrection. He is not a ghost, but a resurrected being who can eat and share a meal, revealing His presence in a tangible way.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek words used for "blessed" (eulogesen) and "brake" (eklasen) are significant. Eulogesen implies a prayer of thanks and consecration, similar to Jewish mealtime blessings. Eklasen, specifically "he broke," emphasizes the deliberate act of division, a gesture so characteristic of Jesus that it became a recognized sign. It wasn't just any breaking of bread, but His breaking of bread that opened their eyes.

Practical Application and Reflection

Luke 24:30 offers profound insights for believers today. Just as the Emmaus disciples encountered the risen Lord in an unexpected way, we too can find Christ revealed in the seemingly ordinary acts of fellowship, hospitality, and especially in the celebration of the Lord's Supper or Communion. This verse reminds us that Jesus is present with His people, and often reveals Himself most clearly when we invite Him into our lives and share in the spiritual nourishment He provides. It encourages us to be attentive to His presence in our gatherings and in the simple, yet profound, acts of Christian community.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Matthew 14:19

    And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to [his] disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

  • Luke 24:35

    And they told what things [were done] in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.

  • Matthew 15:36

    And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake [them], and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

  • Luke 9:16

    Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

  • John 6:11

    And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

  • Acts 27:35

    And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken [it], he began to eat.

  • Mark 8:6

    And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before [them]; and they did set [them] before the people.

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