And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

LUKE 24:27KJV
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Luke 24:27 (KJV)

What does Luke 24:27 mean?

Luke 24:27 describes how Jesus, after his resurrection, began with the writings of Moses and all the prophets to explain to two of his followers everything in the Scriptures that pointed to himself. The verse highlights that Jesus showed how the Old Testament spoke about him, even before his followers realized who he was.

In this scene, Jesus is walking with two disciples on the road to Emmaus, and they do not recognize him. He patiently teaches them by going through the Hebrew Scriptures (what Christians call the Old Testament), showing how many passages were actually about the Messiah—himself. This moment is about revealing a deeper understanding of the Bible’s message in light of Jesus’ life and mission.

The Greek behind Luke 24:27

  • ἐξηγέομαι (exēgeomai, "expounded"): This word means to explain thoroughly or interpret. It suggests that Jesus didn’t just mention a few verses but gave a detailed, careful explanation, helping the disciples see connections they had missed.
  • γραφή (graphē, "scriptures"): This term refers specifically to the sacred writings, what we call the Old Testament. The use of this word emphasizes that Jesus’ teaching was rooted in the recognized holy texts, not in new or private ideas.
  • περὶ ἑαυτοῦ (peri heautou, "concerning himself"): This phrase means that Jesus was showing how the Scriptures related directly to him. The focus is on Jesus as the fulfillment of what was written, not just as a teacher but as the subject of prophecy.

Why Luke 24:27 matters

  • Luke 24:27 clears up the common misunderstanding that the Old Testament is unrelated to Jesus or only about ancient Israel; Jesus himself shows that these writings point to him.
  • The verse emphasizes that understanding Jesus’ mission requires seeing the whole Bible as a unified story, not just isolated teachings or predictions.
  • This moment connects to the wider passage by showing how Jesus patiently guides his followers from confusion to understanding, using Scripture as the foundation for faith.