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Luke 2:47

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And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
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  1. Matthew 7:28Rank 1 from verse 47
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    28And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

  2. Luke 4:32Rank 2 from verse 47
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    32And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

  3. Psalms 119:99Rank 3 from verse 47
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    99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

  4. John 7:15Rank 4 from verse 47
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    15And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?

  5. John 7:46Rank 5 from verse 47
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    46The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

  6. Luke 4:22Rank 6 from verse 47
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    22And 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?

  7. Mark 1:22Rank 7 from verse 47
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    22And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

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Luke 2:47

COMBINED MEANING

heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

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COMBINED MEANING

understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

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Suggested context · Luke 2:41–52

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2:41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

2:42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

2:43And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

2:44But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

2:45And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

2:46And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

2:47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

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2:48And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

2:49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?

2:50And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

2:51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

2:52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

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