Bible Strands
Luke 2:47
And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus is found in the temple courts sitting among the teachers, listening and asking questions, while those present hear His dialogue and react to it.
The words — ἐξίσταντο (existanto) literally means "were amazed," and ἐπὶ (epi) marks the object of that reaction, namely His understanding and answers.
The thread — The pattern of listeners being astonished at Jesus’ teaching runs through Matthew 7:28 and Luke 4:32, where crowds similarly respond to the authority and depth of His words.
Why it lands — The text states that all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and answers, requiring a reader to confront the reality of His insight and decide whether to heed it.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
Cross-references
- Matthew 7:28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
- Psalms 119:99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.
- Luke 4:32 They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.
- John 7:15 The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?”
- Mark 1:22 The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
- Luke 4:22 All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.
- John 7:46 “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.