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Luke 24:5 Β· KJV

"And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?"

King James Version

What does Luke 24:5 mean? β†’

Passage Context

3And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
4And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
5And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
6He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the resurrection impact your faith?

2

What does seeking the living among the dead mean for you?

3

When have you felt fear in the presence of the divine?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on how the resurrection shapes your understanding of life and death.

fear

Consider how you can confront your fears with faith in God's promises.

People in This Verse

AngelsBoth

Heavenly beings who delivered God's messages to humans, particularly during significant events.

First appearance: Genesis 16:7

Places in This Verse

tomb(Church of the Holy Sepulchre today)

The traditional site of Jesus' burial and resurrection, located in Jerusalem.

Connection to Jesus

nt fulfillment

The angels' question highlights the resurrection of Jesus, affirming that he is alive, which is central to Christian faith.

See also: Matthew 28:5-6

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