Luke 2:47
New International Version
Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.

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

English Standard Version
And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

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

Berean Literal Bible
And all those hearing Him were amazed at His understanding and answers.

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

New King James Version
And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.

New American Standard Bible
And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.

NASB 1995
And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.

NASB 1977
And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.

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

Amplified Bible
All who heard Him were amazed by His intelligence and His understanding and His answers.

Christian Standard Bible
And all those who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And all those who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.

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

Contemporary English Version
Everyone who heard him was surprised at how much he knew and at the answers he gave.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
His understanding and his answers stunned everyone who heard him.

Good News Translation
All who heard him were amazed at his intelligent answers.

International Standard Version
All who heard him were amazed at his intelligence and his answers.

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

NET Bible
And all who heard Jesus were astonished at his understanding and his answers.

New Heart English Bible
All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

Weymouth New Testament
while all who heard Him were astonished at His intelligence and at the answers He gave.

World English Bible
All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and all those hearing Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.

Berean Literal Bible
And all those hearing Him were amazed at His understanding and answers.

Young's Literal Translation
and all those hearing him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

Smith's Literal Translation
And all hearing him were affected in mind at his understanding and answers.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But all who listened to him were astonished over his prudence and his responses.

New American Bible
and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers.

New Revised Standard Version
And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all those who heard him were amazed at his wisdom and his answers.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And all who were listening to him were astounded at his wisdom and at his discourses.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding, and his answers.

Godbey New Testament
And all hearing Him were astonished at His wisdom and answers.

Haweis New Testament
And all who heard him, were in a transport of admiration, at his understanding and answers.

Mace New Testament
and all that heard him were astonish'd at his understanding and answers.

Weymouth New Testament
while all who heard Him were astonished at His intelligence and at the answers He gave.

Worrell New Testament
And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.

Worsley New Testament
And all that heard Him were astonished at his understanding and his answers.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



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. 48When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”…

Cross References
Matthew 7:28-29
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, / because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

Mark 1:22
The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.

John 7:15
The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?”

Matthew 13:54
Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.

Mark 6:2
When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?

John 7:46
“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.

Matthew 22:33
When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

Acts 4:13
When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.

1 Corinthians 1:27
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Isaiah 50:4
The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.

Psalm 119:99
I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.

Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Luke 4:22,32
And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son? …

Psalm 119:99
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

Matthew 7:28
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

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15. The shepherds glorify God.
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25. Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus,
39. who increases in wisdom,
41. questions in the temple with the teachers,
51. and is obedient to his parents.














And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers
And all who heard Him
This phrase sets the scene in the temple where Jesus, at the age of twelve, is engaging with the teachers. The Greek word for "heard" is "ἀκούω" (akouo), which implies not just hearing but listening with attention and understanding. This indicates that those present were not merely passive listeners but were actively engaged with what Jesus was saying. The setting is significant, as the temple was the center of Jewish religious life, and those who heard Him included learned men, suggesting that Jesus' words carried weight and authority even at a young age.

were amazed
The Greek word used here is "ἐξίστημι" (existemi), which means to be astonished or astounded. This reaction underscores the extraordinary nature of Jesus' wisdom and insight. In a historical context, it was unusual for a child to command such respect and evoke such a reaction from learned adults, highlighting the divine wisdom imparted to Jesus even in His youth. This amazement is a recurring theme in the Gospels, often accompanying Jesus' teachings and miracles, pointing to His divine nature.

at His understanding
The term "understanding" is translated from the Greek word "σύνεσις" (sunesis), which refers to a deep comprehension and the ability to put things together. This suggests that Jesus possessed an exceptional ability to grasp complex theological concepts and articulate them clearly. In the Jewish tradition, wisdom and understanding were highly valued, and Jesus' display of such at a young age would have been particularly striking. This understanding is not merely intellectual but is rooted in divine insight, foreshadowing His role as the ultimate teacher and revealer of God's truth.

and His answers
The word "answers" comes from the Greek "ἀπόκρισις" (apokrisis), meaning a response or reply. This indicates that Jesus was not only listening but actively engaging in dialogue, providing responses that demonstrated His profound knowledge. The context here is a rabbinical setting where questions and answers were a method of teaching and learning. Jesus' ability to provide insightful answers would have set Him apart as someone with exceptional wisdom. This interaction prefigures His later ministry, where He often used questions and answers to reveal deeper truths and challenge conventional understanding.

(47) At his understanding and answers.--The first word seems to point to the discernment which showed itself in the questions as well as the answers. The egotism of Josephus leads him to speak of himself as having, at the age of fourteen--when he too had become "a child of the Law"--caused a like astonishment by his intelligence; so that the chief priests and principal men of the city used to come and consult him upon difficult questions in the interpretation of the Law (Life, c. 1). The fact is so far interesting as showing that the class of teachers retained the same kind of interest in quick and promising scholars.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

who
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

heard
ἀκούοντες (akouontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

Him
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

were amazed
ἐξίσταντο (existanto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1839: From ek and histemi; to put out of wits, i.e. Astound, or become astounded, insane.

at
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

understanding
συνέσει (synesei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4907: From suniemi; a mental putting together, i.e. Intelligence or the intellect.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[His]
ταῖς (tais)
Article - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

answers.
ἀποκρίσεσιν (apokrisesin)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 612: An answer, reply. From apokrinomai; a response.


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