Bible dictionary for children
Chapter
A chapter is a numbered section of a Bible book.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A chapter is a numbered section of a Bible book. Chapter numbers were added long after the books were written to help readers find their place.
Talk about it
How would a chapter number help two people find the same reading?
An example from the Bible
Luke 24 is a chapter in the Gospel of Luke. It includes Jesus explaining the Scriptures to two travelers; he was not using our modern chapter numbers.
Read Luke 24:27 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Luke 24:27
Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
