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Luke 9:43
And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses His disciples immediately after restoring a demon-possessed boy to his father. The crowd's collective reaction to the miracle prompts His statement while they remain focused on His visible works.
The words — ἐξεπλὴσσοντο (exeplēssonto) literally means "were struck with awe" or "were astonished," describing the crowd's involuntary reaction. μεγαλειότητι (megaleiotēti) translates to "majesty" or "greatness," identifying God as the direct object of their awe.
The thread — The crowd's amazement and glorification of God echoes the reaction recorded in Luke 5:26. The shift from public marvel to private instruction parallels the transition in Matthew 17:22 where Jesus prepares His followers for His impending betrayal.
Why it lands — The text records that awe at divine power must immediately yield to attention to Jesus' spoken words. It requires the reader to subordinate fascination with miracles to obedience to His teaching.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,
Cross-references
- Luke 9:43 And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,
- Luke 5:26 Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”
- Matthew 17:22 When they gathered together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.
- Mark 9:30 Going on from there, they passed through Galilee. But Jesus did not want anyone to know,
- Luke 8:25 “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”
- Acts 3:10 they recognized him as the man who used to sit begging at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
- Zechariah 8:6 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “If this is impossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be impossible in My eyes?” declares the LORD of Hosts.
- Mark 6:51 Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,
- Luke 4:36 All the people were overcome with amazement and asked one another, “What is this message? With authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”
- Luke 5:9 For he and his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,