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Luke 2:47

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Berean Standard Bible

And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.

American Standard Version (1901)

and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Bible in Basic English

And all to whose ears it came were full of wonder at his knowledge and the answers which he gave.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.

Free Bible Version

All who heard him speak were surprised by his understanding and his answers.

Geneva Bible 1599

And all that heard him, were astonied at his vnderstanding and answeres.

King James (Authorized) Version

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

One Unity Resource Bible

All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Translation for Translators

Everyone who heard what he said was amazed at how much he understood and how well he answered the questions that the teachers asked.

Unlocked Literal Bible

All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Noah Webster Bible

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

World English Bible

All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Young's Literal Translation

and all those hearing him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

Context

The Boy Jesus at the Temple

⁴⁶Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.⁴⁷And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.

Summary

Luke 2:47 describes a scene where Jesus, as a young boy, astounds the teachers in the temple with His understanding and answers. This incident showcases Jesus' wisdom and knowledge even at a young age, foreshadowing His divine nature and purpose. It also highlights the importance of seeking and engaging with God's Word from a young age, as Jesus Himself was diligent in studying the Scriptures. This verse serves as a reminder of the significance of spiritual growth and learning in the life of a believer, emphasizing the value of wisdom and understanding found in God's Word.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Answers: - The word αποκρισις here seems not to mean answers only, but what Jesus said by way of question to the doctors, Luk 2:46. So in Rev 7:13, one of the elders is said to have answered, saying - when he only asked a question. Bp. Pearce.

Luke 2:47

The Boy Jesus at the Temple

⁴⁶Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.⁴⁷And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.

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Berean Standard Bible

And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.

American Standard Version (1901)

and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Bible in Basic English

And all to whose ears it came were full of wonder at his knowledge and the answers which he gave.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.

Free Bible Version

All who heard him speak were surprised by his understanding and his answers.

Geneva Bible 1599

And all that heard him, were astonied at his vnderstanding and answeres.

King James (Authorized) Version

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

One Unity Resource Bible

All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Translation for Translators

Everyone who heard what he said was amazed at how much he understood and how well he answered the questions that the teachers asked.

Unlocked Literal Bible

All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Noah Webster Bible

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

World English Bible

All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Young's Literal Translation

and all those hearing him were astonished at his understanding and answers.