Luke 24:49
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”
πατήρ
When Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, He begins with the most radical word imaginable — Father. In the ancient world, approaching God as Father was almost unthinkable. Jesus opens the door and says: this is how you come. Not as a subject before a king. As a child before a Father who already knows what you need.
δύναμις
Power
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δύναμις
The root of our word dynamite. But dunamis is not explosive destruction — it is the inherent ability to accomplish what needs to be done. Jesus says you will receive this power. Not work for it, earn it or deserve it. Receive it. The Holy Spirit is not a reward. He is a gift.
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καθίζω
do remain
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καθίζω
To sit, to sit down, to be seated. Kathemai. He sat down at the right hand of the Father. The sitting down of Jesus declared the work finished. Nothing remains to be added.
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πνεῦμα
Spirit
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πνεῦμα
Spirit, breath, wind. Pneuma. God is Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, God living inside every believer. He leads guides comforts and empowers.
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ἐπαγγελία
Promise
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ἐπαγγελία
Promise, announcement, declaration. Epaggelia. All the promises of God find their Yes in Christ. Every promise God has made is guaranteed in Jesus. Not one will fail.
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πόλις
city
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πόλις
City, town. Polis. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. The church is meant to be visible. Its light is for the community around it. Hide nothing. Let it shine.
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ἐνδύω
you may be clothed with
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ἐνδύω
To put on, to clothe oneself. Put on the Lord Jesus Christ. Wear Him like a garment. Let His character cover every part of your life.
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ὕψος
on high
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ὕψος
elevation, i.e. (abstractly) altitude, (specially), the sky, or (figuratively) dignity
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ἕως
until
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ἕως
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
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Ἱερουσαλήμ
Jerusalem
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Ἱερουσαλήμ
Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
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ἰδού
behold
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ἰδού
used as imperative lo!;
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