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And at that moment he disappeared! <a href="/esv/luke/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. <a href="/bsb/luke/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight. <a href="/blb/luke/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And their eyes were opened, and they knew Him. And He being seen, vanished from them. <a href="/kjv/luke/24.htm">King James Bible</a> And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. <a href="/nkjv/luke/24.htm">New King James Version</a> Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight. <a href="/nasb_/luke/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him; and He vanished from their sight. <a href="/nasb/luke/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him; and He vanished from their sight. <a href="/nasb77/luke/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him; and He vanished from their sight. <a href="/lsb/luke/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him. And He vanished from their sight. <a href="/amp/luke/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then their eyes were [suddenly] opened [by God] and they [clearly] recognized Him; and He vanished from their sight. <a href="/csb/luke/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, but he disappeared from their sight. <a href="/hcsb/luke/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him, but He disappeared from their sight. <a href="/asv/luke/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. <a href="/cev/luke/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At once they knew who he was, but he disappeared. <a href="/erv/luke/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. <a href="/gwt/luke/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. But he vanished from their sight. <a href="/gnt/luke/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he disappeared from their sight. <a href="/isv/luke/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then their eyes were opened, and they knew who he was. And he vanished from them. <a href="/msb/luke/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus?and He disappeared from their sight. <a href="/net/luke/24.htm">NET Bible</a> At this point their eyes were opened and they recognized him. Then he vanished out of their sight. <a href="/nheb/luke/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished out of their sight. <a href="/wbt/luke/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And their eyes were opened, and they knew him: and he vanished out of their sight. <a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> their eyes were opened and they recognized Him. But He vanished from them. <a href="/web/luke/24.htm">World English Bible</a> Their eyes were opened and they recognized him; then he vanished out of their sight. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him, and He became unseen by them. <a href="/blb/luke/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And their eyes were opened, and they knew Him. And He being seen, vanished from them. <a href="/ylt/luke/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he became unseen by them. <a href="/slt/luke/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he was removed from their view.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And their eyes were opened, and they knew him: and he vanished out of their sight. <a href="/cpdv/luke/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their eyes. <a href="/nabre/luke/24.htm">New American Bible</a> With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And immediately their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he was taken away from them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> At once their eyes were opened and they recognized him and he ascended from them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he disappeared from them. <a href="/godbey/luke/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him; and He vanished from them. <a href="/haweis/luke/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he became invisible to them. <a href="/mace/luke/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when looking upon him more intently, they perceiv'd that it was Jesus, but he vanish'd out of sight. <a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> their eyes were opened and they recognized Him. But He vanished from them. <a href="/worrell/luke/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and their eyes were opened, and they clearly recognized Him; and He vanished from them. <a href="/worsley/luke/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And their eyes were opened, and they knew Him. <a href="/parallel/luke/24-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9700" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/24.htm">Jesus Opens the Scriptures</a> …30While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. 31<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3788.htm" title="3788: ophthalmoi (N-NMP) -- The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.">eyes</a> <a href="/greek/1272.htm" title="1272: diēnoichthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To open fully. From dia and anoigo; to open thoroughly, literally or figuratively.">were opened</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1921.htm" title="1921: epegnōsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.">they recognized</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus—</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">He</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude."></a> <a href="/greek/855.htm" title="855: aphantos (Adj-NMS) -- Disappearing, invisible, hidden. Non-manifested, i.e. Invisible.">disappeared</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their sight.</a> 32They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us as He spoke with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14-16</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus. / “Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.” / Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). <a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Mark 16:12</a> After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country. <a href="/matthew/14-19.htm">Matthew 14:19</a> And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. <a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Acts 8:39</a> When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but went on his way rejoicing. <a href="/genesis/3-7.htm">Genesis 3:7</a> And the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; so they sewed together fig leaves and made coverings for themselves. <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17-20</a> Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. / As the Arameans came down against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, “Please strike these people with blindness.” So He struck them with blindness, according to the word of Elisha. / And Elisha told them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are seeking.” And he led them to Samaria. ... <a href="/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4-7</a> Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus. / So He called out to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” “No,” they answered. / He told them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it there, and they were unable to haul it in because of the great number of fish. ... <a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Luke 9:45</a> But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it. <a href="/john/12-16.htm">John 12:16</a> At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-14.htm">2 Corinthians 3:14-16</a> But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. / But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. <a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Matthew 17:3</a> Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. <a href="/john/6-19.htm">John 6:19-21</a> When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” / Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading. <a href="/luke/18-34.htm">Luke 18:34</a> But the disciples did not understand any of these things. The meaning was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what He was saying. <a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19-20</a> It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. / After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Acts 1:3</a> After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.their eyes.<a href="/luke/24-16.htm">Luke 24:16</a> But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.<a href="/john/20-13.htm">John 20:13-16</a> And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him… vanished out of their sight.<a href="/luke/4-30.htm">Luke 4:30</a> But he passing through the midst of them went his way,<a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a> Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/16-4.htm">Disappeared</a> <a href="/luke/24-16.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/luke/24-16.htm">Open</a> <a href="/luke/11-10.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Recognised</a> <a href="/luke/19-44.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/luke/24-19.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/luke/11-44.htm">Unseen</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-17.htm">Vanished</a> <a href="/luke/19-41.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/20-40.htm">Disappeared</a> <a href="/luke/24-43.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/john/1-51.htm">Open</a> <a href="/luke/24-32.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Recognised</a> <a href="/luke/24-35.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/john/7-24.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/acts/2-27.htm">Unseen</a> <a href="/revelation/18-14.htm">Vanished</a> <a href="/luke/24-50.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 24</div>1. <a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/24-9.htm">They report it to others.</a> 13. <a href="/luke/24-13.htm">Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus;</a> 36. <a href="/luke/24-36.htm">afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief;</a> 47. <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">gives them a charge;</a> 49. <a href="/luke/24-49.htm">promises the Holy Spirit;</a> 50. <a href="/luke/24-50.htm">and so ascends into heaven.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then their eyes were opened This phrase signifies a moment of divine revelation. In biblical context, the opening of eyes often symbolizes spiritual enlightenment or understanding granted by God. This echoes <a href="/genesis/3-7.htm">Genesis 3:7</a>, where Adam and Eve's eyes were opened to their sin. Here, however, it is a positive revelation, akin to the spiritual insight given to the disciples in <a href="/luke/24-45.htm">Luke 24:45</a>, where Jesus opens their minds to understand the Scriptures. This moment is a fulfillment of Jesus' promise that the Holy Spirit would guide them into all truth (<a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a>).and they recognized Jesus Recognition of Jesus is a central theme in the Gospels, often linked to faith and revelation. The disciples' inability to recognize Jesus earlier in the narrative (<a href="/luke/24-16.htm">Luke 24:16</a>) highlights the supernatural aspect of this recognition. It parallels the experience of Mary Magdalene in <a href="/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14-16</a>, where she recognizes Jesus only when He calls her by name. This recognition is not merely physical but spiritual, acknowledging Jesus as the risen Lord, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which speaks of the suffering servant who would be exalted.and He disappeared from their sight The sudden disappearance of Jesus underscores His resurrected, glorified state, which transcends physical limitations. This event is reminiscent of other post-resurrection appearances where Jesus appears and vanishes (<a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19, 26</a>). It emphasizes the mystery and majesty of the resurrection body, as described in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-42.htm">1 Corinthians 15:42-44</a>. Theologically, it signifies that Jesus' presence is no longer confined to physical sight but is now accessible through faith and the Holy Spirit, aligning with His promise in <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> to be with His followers always.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The resurrected Lord who appears to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, revealing Himself to them. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples_on_the_road_to_emmaus.htm">Disciples on the Road to Emmaus</a> Two followers of Jesus who were traveling from Jerusalem to Emmaus, discussing the recent events of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. 3. <a href="/topical/e/emmaus.htm">Emmaus</a> A village approximately seven miles from Jerusalem, where the encounter between Jesus and the disciples takes place. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_breaking_of_bread.htm">The Breaking of Bread</a> The moment during the meal when Jesus breaks bread, leading to the disciples' recognition of Him. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_disappearance_of_jesus.htm">The Disappearance of Jesus</a> After the disciples recognize Jesus, He vanishes from their sight, emphasizing the spiritual nature of His resurrected body.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_recognition.htm">Spiritual Recognition</a> Just as the disciples' eyes were opened to recognize Jesus, we must seek spiritual discernment to recognize God's presence in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture.htm">The Role of Scripture</a> Jesus explained the Scriptures to the disciples before they recognized Him. We should immerse ourselves in the Word to understand God's plan and recognize His work. <a href="/topical/t/the_breaking_of_bread.htm">The Breaking of Bread</a> The act of breaking bread is a reminder of communion and fellowship with Christ. It is a call to remember His sacrifice and presence in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/f/faith_beyond_sight.htm">Faith Beyond Sight</a> The disciples recognized Jesus not by sight but through revelation. Our faith should not rely solely on physical evidence but on spiritual truth. <a href="/topical/t/the_transient_nature_of_earthly_experiences.htm">The Transient Nature of Earthly Experiences</a> Jesus' disappearance reminds us that earthly experiences are temporary, and we should focus on eternal truths and the spiritual realm.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 24</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_walk_to_emmaus_for.htm">What is the purpose of the Walk to Emmaus?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jesus_enter_a_locked_room.htm">How could Jesus physically appear in a locked room, as described in John 20:19, if he had a tangible, resurrected body? </a> <a href="/q/how_will_we_appear_in_heaven.htm">How will we appear in Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_a_resurrection_body.htm">What is a resurrection body?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) And he vanished out of their sight.--Literally, He became invisible. The adjective does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament. In the order of time this is the first example of the new conditions of our Lord's risen life. It was not that He rose and left the room in which they sat. In a moment they knew Him with all the fulness of recognition; and then they saw Him no more. The work for which He had come to them was done. He had imparted comfort and insight, and had brought them into communion with Himself, and then they were to be taught that that communion was no longer to depend, as before, on a visible and localised presence. (Comp. <a href="/luke/24-36.htm" title="And as they thus spoke, Jesus himself stood in the middle of them, and said to them, Peace be to you.">Luke 24:36</a>, <a href="/john/20-19.htm" title="Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the middle, and said to them, Peace be to you.">John 20:19</a>; <a href="/john/20-26.htm" title="And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the middle, and said, Peace be to you.">John 20:26</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - He vanished out of their sight. Not here, not now, can we hope to understand the nature of the resurrection-body of the Lord; it is and must remain to us, in our present condition, a mystery. Certain facts have, however, been revealed to us: (1) The Resurrection was a reality, not an appearance; for on more than one occasion the Lord permitted the test of touch. He also ate before his disciples of their ordinary food. (2) Yet there was a manifest exemption flora the common conditions of bodily (corporeal) existence; for he comes through a closed door; he could withdraw himself when he would from touch as well as from sight; he could vanish in a moment from those looking on him; he could, as men gazed on him, rise by the exertion of his own will into the clouds of heaven. (3) He was known just as he pleased and when he pleased; for at times during the "forty days" men and women looked on him without a gleam of recognition, at times they gazed at him, knowing well that it was the Lord. On the words, "he vanished out of their sight," Godet writes, "It must be remembered that Jesus, strictly speaking, was already no more with them (ver. 44), and that the miracle consisted rather in his appearing than in his disappearing." Dr. Westcott expresses the same truth in different language, "What was natural to him before was now miraculous, what was before miraculous is now natural." <a href="/commentaries/luke/24-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. eyes ὀφθαλμοὶ (ophthalmoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3788.htm">Strong's 3788: </a> The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. were opened διηνοίχθησαν (diēnoichthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1272.htm">Strong's 1272: </a> To open fully. From dia and anoigo; to open thoroughly, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they recognized ἐπέγνωσαν (epegnōsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1921.htm">Strong's 1921: </a> From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. [Jesus]— αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disappeared ἄφαντος (aphantos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_855.htm">Strong's 855: </a> Disappearing, invisible, hidden. Non-manifested, i.e. Invisible. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [their sight]. αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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