Luke 24:41

And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?

And {G1161} while they {G846} yet {G2089} believed not {G569} for {G575} joy {G5479}, and {G2532} wondered {G2296}, he said {G2036} unto them {G846}, Have ye {G2192} here {G1759} any {G5100} meat {G1034}?

While they were still unable to believe it for joy and stood there dumbfounded, he said to them, “Have you something here to eat?”

While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”

And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here anything to eat?

Luke 24:41 captures a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative of Jesus' resurrection, highlighting the disciples' incredible reaction to seeing their Lord alive again. This verse follows Jesus' sudden appearance among them in Jerusalem, after His resurrection, a moment filled with both fear and overwhelming joy.

Context of Luke 24:41

Immediately preceding this verse, Jesus had appeared to His disciples, who were gathered behind locked doors, fearful and astonished (Luke 24:36). He had greeted them with "Peace be unto you" and shown them His hands and feet, bearing the marks of the crucifixion, to prove He was truly Him and not a spirit (Luke 24:39-40). Despite this undeniable evidence, their minds struggled to reconcile the reality of His resurrection with their expectations and understanding. Their disbelief wasn't due to a lack of desire to believe, but rather an inability to process such an extraordinary, joyful event—it was literally "too good to be true."

Key Themes and Messages

  • The Physical Reality of Jesus' Resurrection: The central message of this verse is the tangible, physical nature of Jesus' resurrected body. By asking for food, Jesus provides undeniable proof that He is not a ghost or an illusion. He has flesh and bones, capable of eating, which is a foundational truth of Christian faith and distinct from spiritual apparitions. This physical resurrection is crucial for understanding the hope of our own future resurrection.
  • Human Response to the Miraculous: The disciples' reaction—"believed not for joy, and wondered"—illustrates the profound human struggle with comprehending the truly miraculous. Their joy was so immense it became a barrier to immediate belief, prompting wonder and disbelief. This highlights that even genuine encounters with the divine can initially be met with bewilderment.
  • Jesus' Gentle Assurance: Instead of rebuking their disbelief, Jesus patiently and practically addresses their doubts. His simple request for "meat" (food) is a compassionate act of demonstration, offering a tangible way for them to confirm His identity and the reality of His resurrection. This mirrors His approach with Doubting Thomas in John 20:27.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV word "meat" in this context (Greek: brōma, βρῶμα) broadly refers to "food" or "something eaten," not specifically animal flesh as the modern English term might suggest. Jesus was simply asking for any available sustenance to demonstrate His physical capacity to consume food, further solidifying the reality of His resurrection.

Practical Application

Luke 24:41 offers profound lessons for believers today. It reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus Christ was not merely a spiritual event but a historical, physical reality. This truth forms the cornerstone of Christian hope, assuring us that death is not the end and that Christ has indeed conquered it. When doubts arise, we can reflect on Jesus' patient and practical approach to His disciples, remembering that God often provides tangible evidence and reassurance in our faith journey. The overwhelming joy that sometimes accompanies profound spiritual truths can be so immense that it challenges our understanding, but it ultimately leads to deeper faith and worship of the resurrected Lord.

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.

  • John 21:5

    Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.

  • John 21:10

    Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.

  • John 21:13

    Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.

  • Genesis 45:26

    And told him, saying, Joseph [is] yet alive, and he [is] governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not.

  • Genesis 45:28

    And Israel said, [It is] enough; Joseph my son [is] yet alive: I will go and see him before I die.

  • Job 9:16

    If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.

  • Psalms 126:1

    ¶ A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

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