Bible Strands
Luke 24:27
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The risen Jesus speaks to two disciples walking toward Emmaus immediately after declaring the Messiah’s necessary suffering and subsequent glory (Luke 24:26). He addresses them directly as they approach the destination, prior to His apparent movement to continue farther (Luke 24:28).
The words — ἀρξάμενος (arxamenos) translates literally to “having begun,” establishing the chronological and hermeneutical starting point of His instruction. Μωϋσέως (Mōuseōs) identifies Moses as the foundational authority from whom the explanation proceeds, followed by “all the Prophets.”
The thread — The passage links the entire biblical witness to Christ, echoing the promise of a prophet like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15) and the sign of the virgin’s child (Isaiah 7:14). Jesus later confirms this unified scope by stating that everything written about Him in the Law, Prophets, and Psalms must be fulfilled (Luke 24:44).
Why it lands — The text demands a reader treat the Old Testament as a single, coherent narrative centered on Christ rather than a collection of isolated texts. It requires shifting from independent moral or historical reading to recognizing every passage as pointing to His person and work.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
- Deuteronomy 18:15 The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him.
- Luke 24:44 Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”
- Isaiah 53:1 Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?
- Jeremiah 33:14 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the gracious promise that I have spoken to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.
- Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
- Acts 10:43 All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”
- John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
- Genesis 22:18 And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”
- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.