Luke 2:47
New Testament • 4 words with Strong's data
"And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers."
Word-by-Word Analysis
שָׁמַע
shâmaʻ
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
שָׁמֵם
shâmêm
to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
תָּבוּן
tâbûwn
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
תְּשׁוּבָה
tᵉshûwbâh
a recurrence (of time or place); a reply (as returned)
Key Terms in This Verse
תְּשׁוּבָה tᵉshûwbâh
a recurrence (of time or place); a reply (as returned)
Study H8666 →שָׁמֵם shâmêm
to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
Study H8074 →תָּבוּן tâbûwn
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
Study H8394 →שָׁמַע shâmaʻ
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
Study H8085 →Cross References
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?
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?
The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
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