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Luke 24:27

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What does Luke 24:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
Luke 24:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24And certain of them that were with us went to the tomb, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.
25And he said unto them, O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!
26Behooved it not the Christ to suffer these things, and to enter into his glory?
27And beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
28And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they were going: and he made as though he would go further.
29And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them.
30And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread and blessed; and breaking [it] he gave to them.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And beginning at Moses, etc.] The writings of Moses, the book of Genesis particularly, (<010315>Genesis 3:15) which is the first prophecy of him, and speaks of the bruising of his heel, or of the sufferings of death by him; and proceeding to open and explain the types concerning his bearing the cross, and the lifting him upon it, in the business of Isaac, and of the brazen serpent; and concerning the shedding of his blood, and the oblation of himself in the sacrifices of the law of Moses: and all the prophets; as David, Isaiah, Daniel, and others, very likely the passages in (<192201>Psalm 22:1-31, <235301>Isaiah 53:1-12, <270901>Daniel 9:1-27). he expounded unto them in all the Scriptures…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Moses and all the prophets, &c.--Here our Lord both teaches us the reverence due to Old Testament Scripture, and the great burden of it--"Himself."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Beginning at Moses - At the “writings” of Moses, or at the beginning of the Old Testament; or rather the word “beginning” should be separated from what follows, denoting simply that he “commenced” his discourse, and not that he began at the prophets as well as at Moses; thus, “And commencing his discourse, or replying to them, he expounded from Moses and the prophets,” etc. All the prophets - The books of the Old Testament generally. He expounded - He explained or interpreted it to them. Probably He showed them that their notions of the Messiah were not according to the Scriptures. “They” expected a temporal prince; they were perplexed because Jesus had not assumed the regal power, but had…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“24:27 All the Scriptures, meaning all of the Old Testament, point forward to the coming of Jesus the Messiah and the salvation that he would bring.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“beginning: Luk 24:44; Gen 3:15, Gen 22:18, Gen 26:4, Gen 49:10; Num 21:6-9; Deu 18:15; Joh 5:39, Joh 5:45-47; Act 3:22, Act 7:37 and all: Luk 24:25; Psa 16:9, Psa 16:10, Psa 132:11; Isa 7:14, Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7, Isa 40:10, Isa 40:11, Isa 50:6, Isa 52:13, Isa 52:14; Isa 53:1-12; Jer 23:5, Jer 23:6, Jer 33:14, Jer 33:15; Eze 34:23, Eze 37:25; Dan 9:24-26; Mic 5:2-4, Mic 7:20; Zac 9:9, Zac 13:7; Mal 3:1-3, Mal 4:2; Joh 1:45; Act 3:24; Act 10:43, Act 13:27-30; Rev 19:10 Luke 24:28”
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