Matthew 7:28 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:”
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What Does Matthew 7:28 Mean?
With these words the Sermon on the Mount draws to a close, and the narrator records the response of the listening crowds. The phrase 'when Jesus had ended these sayings' marks the conclusion of the great discourse that began in chapter five.
The people were 'astonished,' struck with wonder at what they had heard. The teaching of Jesus carried a weight and clarity unlike anything they knew. Their amazement points beyond the words to the One who spoke them, inviting every reader, like that first crowd, to reckon with the authority and beauty of His teaching.
Matthew 7:28 in the Original Language
ekplesso (ἐκπλήσσω), 'astonished' -- to be struck out of oneself with amazement, overwhelmed with wonder.
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What does Matthew 7:28 mean?
When Jesus finished the sermon, the crowds were amazed at His teaching.