Luke 24:4 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:”
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Read Full Chapter →While the women stand bewildered, two men in dazzling garments suddenly appear beside them.
What Does Luke 24:4 Mean?
The women stand before an empty tomb with no explanation, and perplexity sets in. At that moment two men in garments that flash like lightning stand beside them — heavenly messengers, as their words and the women's later report make plain (Luke 24:23).
God does not leave the women alone in their confusion; he sends interpreters. The empty tomb is a fact, but facts need a word from God to be understood. Heaven stoops to explain itself to grieving hearts. When we are most perplexed, God is often nearest, ready to turn bewilderment into testimony.
Luke 24:4 in the Original Language
astrapto (ἀστράπτω), 'shining' -- flashing like lightning.
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What does Luke 24:4 mean?
While the women stand bewildered, two men in dazzling garments suddenly appear beside them.