Places of the Bible
Emmaus
Judea · New Testament · 1 verse
A village about seven miles from Jerusalem, its exact location uncertain today. The name appears in Luke in the King James text.
About Emmaus
A village about seven miles from Jerusalem, its exact location uncertain today.
Its place in the story
Emmaus was the destination of two disciples on the day of Jesus' resurrection. As they walked, the risen Jesus joined them and explained the Scriptures, and they recognized him in the breaking of bread.
Emmaus in Scripture (KJV)
Where it leads
On the road to Emmaus the risen Christ opened the Scriptures and was made known in the breaking of bread.
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Where is Emmaus in the Bible?
A village about seven miles from Jerusalem, its exact location uncertain today. The name appears in Luke in the King James text.
What happened at Emmaus?
Emmaus was the destination of two disciples on the day of Jesus' resurrection. As they walked, the risen Jesus joined them and explained the Scriptures, and they recognized him in the breaking of bread.
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