Luke 24:22

Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning,

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — The two travelers on the road to Emmaus speak to Jesus, recounting events in Jerusalem while noting that certain women from their group visited the tomb that morning. This conversation occurs during Jesus' post-resurrection appearance before He reveals His identity to them.

The words — The Greek phrase τινες τῶν γυναικῶν ἡμῶν (tines tōn gynaikōn hēmōn) literally means "certain of our women," while ἐξέστησαν ἡμᾶς (exēstēsan hēmas) translates to "threw us into amazement" or "astounded us." These terms mark the shift from ordinary expectation to disruptive news.

The thread — The women's early visit to the tomb is recorded in Luke 24:1, their report of an angelic vision appears in Luke 24:23, and the angel's instruction to the women is found in Matthew 28:7. Mark 16:9 notes Jesus' first appearance to Mary Magdalene, completing the initial witness sequence.

Why it lands — The text reports that women's testimony triggered shock rather than immediate belief, requiring further evidence. It asks the reader to examine how unexpected reports function as catalysts for faith rather than its foundation.

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The Greek words

ἀλλὰallaHowever καὶkaialso γυναῖκέςgunaikeswomen τινεςtinescertain ἐξexout from ἡμῶνhēmōnus ἐξέστησανexestēsanamazed ἡμᾶςhēmasus γενόμεναιgenomenaiHaving been ὀρθριναὶorthrinaiat dawn ἐπὶepito τὸtothe μνημεῖον,mnēmeiontomb

King James Version

Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;

Cross-references

Matthew 28:7 Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”
Mark 16:9 Early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had driven out seven demons.
Luke 24:1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.
John 20:1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.
John 20:18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her.