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Luke 24:42

What does Luke 24:42 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 24:42 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 24:42 means

They give Him a piece of broiled fish—simple, available fare. This humble provision becomes the instrument of profound assurance. The detail underscores the eyewitness nature of the account; it is too ordinary to be invented symbolism. In receiving what they offer, Jesus affirms both His real humanity and their fellowship. He is not a distant apparition but a risen man who shares their table. Such shared life will become a mark of His people. The miracle does not abolish normalcy; it redeems it. Resurrection power sits comfortably at supper, dignifying the common as a place of divine confirmation.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And they gave him a bit of cooked fish.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they gave to him part of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they offered him a piece of a broiled fish and a honeycomb.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they gave him part of a broiled fish and of a honeycomb;

Context

Responding to Jesus’ request (v. 41), the disciples supply food (v. 42), setting up the climactic proof in verse 43 when He eats it before them. These verses complete the bodily demonstration needed to dispel fears of a spirit-appearance. With their senses convinced, Jesus will pivot in verse 44 to remind them of His earlier words about Scripture’s testimony and to open their minds (v. 45), leading directly to the mission mandate and the promise of power (vv. 46–49).

v.41And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here anything to eat?

v.42This passage

v.43And he took it, and ate before them.

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