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Proof of Physicality
Commentators emphasize that Jesus eating the fish was not primarily about hunger, but about providing tangible proof of His physical resurrection. By eating, He demonstrated to the disciples that He was not a ghost or a spirit, but had a real body of 'flesh and bones' that could interact with the physical world.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 24:42
18th Century
Theologian
Honey-comb. Honey abounded in Palestine, and was a very common article of food. Bees lived in caves of the rocks, in the hollows of trees,…
AT Robertson
On Luke 24:42
A piece of broiled fish (ιχθυος οπτου μερος). Οπτος is a verbal from οπταω, to cook, to roast, to broil. Common word, but only her…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 24:42
19th Century
Bishop
A piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.—The fact is interesting as pointing to the common food of the disciples. Fish—as in the mi…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 24:37–45
19th Century
Preacher
But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled?
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 24:42
Verse 41a is a beautifully human touch. Jesus provides further evidence of his physical presence by eating (vv.42–43).
John Gill
On Luke 24:42
17th Century
Pastor
And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish
Which was left by them at supper, of which they had been eating; for bei…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 24:36–49
17th Century
Minister
Jesus appeared in a miraculous manner, assuring the disciples of His peace���though they had so lately forsaken Him���and promising spiritual peace…