Luke 24:21
New International Version
but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place.

New Living Translation
We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago.

English Standard Version
But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.

Berean Standard Bible
But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place.

Berean Literal Bible
But we were hoping it is He who is about to redeem Israel. But indeed also with all these things, this brings the third day away from which these things came to pass.

King James Bible
But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.

New King James Version
But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened.

New American Standard Bible
But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.

NASB 1995
“But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, it is the third day since these things happened.

NASB 1977
“But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, it is the third day since these things happened.

Legacy Standard Bible
But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, it is the third day since these things happened.

Amplified Bible
But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel and set our nation free. Indeed, besides all this, it is the third day since these things happened.

Christian Standard Bible
But we were hoping that he was the one who was about to redeem Israel. Besides all this, it’s the third day since these things happened.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But we were hoping that He was the One who was about to redeem Israel. Besides all this, it’s the third day since these things happened.

American Standard Version
But we hoped that it was he who should redeem Israel. Yea and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things came to pass.

Contemporary English Version
We had hoped that he would be the one to set Israel free! But it has already been three days since all this happened.

English Revised Version
But we hoped that it was he which should redeem Israel. Yea and beside all this, it is now the third day since these things came to pass.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
We were hoping that he was the one who would free Israel. What's more, this is now the third day since everything happened.

Good News Translation
And we had hoped that he would be the one who was going to set Israel free! Besides all that, this is now the third day since it happened.

International Standard Version
But we kept hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel. What is more, this is now the third day since these things occurred.

Majority Standard Bible
But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place.

NET Bible
But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. Not only this, but it is now the third day since these things happened.

New Heart English Bible
But we were hoping that it was he who would redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.

Webster's Bible Translation
But we trusted that it had been he who would have redeemed Israel: and besides all this, to-day is the third day since these things were done.

Weymouth New Testament
But we were hoping that it was He who was about to ransom Israel. Yes, and moreover it was the day before yesterday that these things happened.

World English Bible
But we were hoping that it was he who would redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and we were hoping that it is He who is about to redeem Israel, and also with all these things, this third day is passing today since these things happened.

Berean Literal Bible
But we were hoping it is He who is about to redeem Israel. But indeed also with all these things, this brings the third day away from which these things came to pass.

Young's Literal Translation
and we were hoping that he it is who is about to redeem Israel, and also with all these things, this third day is passing to-day, since these things happened.

Smith's Literal Translation
And we hoped that this is he about to redeem Israel: but also with all these things, to day it brings the third day from which these things were.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But we hoped, that it was he that should have redeemed Israel: and now besides all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But we were hoping that he would be the Redeemer of Israel. And now, on top of all this, today is the third day since these things have happened.

New American Bible
But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place.

New Revised Standard Version
But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But we were hoping that he was the one to save Israel; and behold, it is three days since all these things happened.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But we had been hoping that he was going to deliver Israel and behold, it is the third day now, since all these things occurred.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But we trusted that it was he that was about to redeem Israel. And besides all this, today is the third day since these things were done.

Godbey New Testament
But we were hoping that He is the one about to redeem Israel: but truly in addition to all these things, this is the third day from which these things took place.

Haweis New Testament
But we had entertained hopes that this was the person who should have redeemed Israel: and ah! besides all these things, to-day concludes that third day since these things were done.

Mace New Testament
though we expected he would have been the Messiah, that was to deliver Israel: and besides all this, it is now three days since these things were done.

Weymouth New Testament
But we were hoping that it was He who was about to ransom Israel. Yes, and moreover it was the day before yesterday that these things happened.

Worrell New Testament
But we were hoping that it was He Who was about to redeem Israel; yea, indeed, and besides all these things, it is now the third day since these things came to pass.

Worsley New Testament
But we hoped that it was He that would have delivered Israel: and besides all this, to-day is the third day since these things were done.

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Context
The Road to Emmaus
20Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him. 21But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place. 22Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning,…

Cross References
Isaiah 53:3-5
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Daniel 9:24-26
Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place. / Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress. / Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed.

Psalm 22:1-18
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? / I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest. / Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. ...

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”

Psalm 16:9-11
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely. / For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. / You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Hosea 6:1-2
Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds. / After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Acts 1:6
So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”

Acts 13:27-30
The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning Him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath. / And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed. / When they had carried out all that was written about Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. ...

John 1:45
Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”

John 11:25-27
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” / “Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”

Matthew 16:21
From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.


Treasury of Scripture

But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.

Luke 1:68
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

Luke 2:38
And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Psalm 130:8
And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

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Luke 24
1. Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.
9. They report it to others.
13. Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus;
36. afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief;
47. gives them a charge;
49. promises the Holy Spirit;
50. and so ascends into heaven.














But we were hoping
This phrase captures the deep sense of disappointment and shattered expectations experienced by the disciples. The Greek word for "hoping" is "elpizō," which conveys a sense of trust and confident expectation. The disciples had placed their trust in Jesus as the Messiah, expecting Him to redeem Israel. This hope was not merely a wish but a confident expectation rooted in the promises of God. Historically, the Jewish people were under Roman occupation and longed for a political and national deliverance. The disciples' hope was that Jesus would fulfill this role, but His crucifixion seemed to dash these hopes. This phrase invites believers to reflect on the nature of hope in Christ, which transcends earthly circumstances and is anchored in the eternal promises of God.

that He was the One
The phrase "the One" refers to the anticipated Messiah, the anointed one prophesied in the Hebrew Scriptures. The Greek term "ho mellōn" implies the one who is destined or appointed. The disciples believed Jesus was the fulfillment of messianic prophecies, such as those found in Isaiah and Daniel, which spoke of a coming deliverer. This belief was central to their understanding of Jesus' mission. The historical context of first-century Judaism was filled with messianic expectations, and many Jews were looking for a leader who would restore Israel's glory. This phrase challenges believers to recognize Jesus as the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan, not just in a political sense but in a spiritual and eternal sense.

who would redeem Israel
The concept of redemption is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, with the Greek word "lytrōsō" meaning to liberate or deliver. In the Old Testament, redemption often referred to God's deliverance of Israel from slavery, particularly the Exodus from Egypt. The disciples expected Jesus to bring about a similar deliverance from Roman oppression. However, Jesus' mission was to provide a greater redemption from sin and death. This phrase encourages believers to understand redemption as a comprehensive act of God's grace, encompassing spiritual liberation and the restoration of a right relationship with Him. It also highlights the broader scope of Jesus' mission, which extends beyond nationalistic aspirations to the salvation of all humanity.

Indeed, besides all this
This phrase serves as a transition, emphasizing the weight of the situation and the depth of the disciples' disappointment. The Greek word "alla" is often used to introduce a contrast or an additional point. Here, it underscores the unexpected turn of events following Jesus' crucifixion. The disciples are grappling with the reality that their hopes have not been realized in the way they anticipated. This phrase invites believers to consider the moments in their own lives when God's plans seem to diverge from their expectations, reminding them to trust in His greater purpose and timing.

it is the third day
The mention of "the third day" is significant both theologically and scripturally. In Jewish thought, the third day often symbolizes a time of divine intervention and fulfillment. The Greek term "tritē hēmera" indicates a specific period that aligns with Jesus' own predictions of His resurrection (e.g., Luke 9:22). Theologically, the third day is a pivotal moment in the Christian faith, marking the resurrection of Jesus and the validation of His messianic identity. This phrase encourages believers to reflect on the power of the resurrection, which transforms despair into hope and confirms the truth of Jesus' promises. It serves as a reminder that God's timing is perfect, and His plans are always fulfilled, even when they seem delayed from a human perspective.

(21) But we trusted.--The pronoun is emphatic. "We, the disciples, were hoping . . . ,"whatever might be the judgment of others.

Which should have redeemed Israel.--More exactly, He that is about to redeem . . . The two travellers belonged apparently to those who now, as at the time of the Nativity, were waiting for redemption in Jerusalem (Luke 2:38).

To day is the third day .--We note how naturally the disciples fall, from the first, into this method of describing the interval since the Crucifixion.

Verse 21. - But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel. And we who were his friends and followers, we thought we had found in him the Redeemer of Israel, King Messiah! Think! the Redeemer crucified! Although the Redeemer, in the sense they-probably understood the word, was something very different to the sense we give to it, the idea was still something very lofty and sublime. It in-eluded, no doubt, much of earthly glory and dominion for Israel, but in some definite sense the Gentile world, too, would share in the blessings of Messiah. And to think of the shameful cross putting an end to all these hopes! And beside all this, to-day is the third day since these things were done. But yet terrible and despairing as was the story of Cleopas and his friend, their tone was not quite hopeless; for they went on, "And now we have come to the third day since they crucified him." No doubt they dwelt a short space on the expression, "third day," telling the Stranger how their dead Master, when alive, had bade his friends watch for the third day from his death. The third day, he had told them, would be the day of his triumphant return to them; and, strangely enough, on the early morning of this third day, something did happen which had stirred, excited, and perplexed them. Certain women of their company, who had been early to the grave of the Master, meaning to embalm the corpse, found the sepulchre empty, and they came back reporting how they had seen a vision of angels there, who told them their Master lived. What did it all mean?

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

we
ἡμεῖς (hēmeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

were hoping
ἠλπίζομεν (ēlpizomen)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1679: To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide.

He
αὐτός (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

was
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

the [One who]
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

would
μέλλων (mellōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3195: A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.

redeem
λυτροῦσθαι (lytrousthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle
Strong's 3084: To release on receipt of ransom; mid: I redeem, release by paying ransom, liberate. From lutron; to ransom.

Israel.
Ἰσραήλ (Israēl)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2474: Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.

And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

besides
γε (ge)
Particle
Strong's 1065: A primary particle of emphasis or qualification.

all
πᾶσιν (pasin)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

[this],
τούτοις (toutois)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

[it]
ταύτην (tautēn)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

is
ἄγει (agei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 71: A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce.

[the] third
τρίτην (tritēn)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5154: Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly.

day
ἡμέραν (hēmeran)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

since
ἀφ’ (aph’)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

these things
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

took place.
ἐγένετο (egeneto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.


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