After His resurrection, Jesus' body is described in the New Testament as a transformed, glorified body that differs from His earthly, physical body prior to death.
Jesus' earthly body was a physical, tangible body susceptible to fatigue, hunger, and death (as seen during His earthly ministry especially with his death, it was subject to physical limitations, such as being crucified and dying on the cross.)
Jesus' resurrected body is described as a "glorious body" that possesses both physical and spiritual qualities (Philippians 3:21).
It is no longer subject to decay or death, indicating a transformed, immortal state (Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-29).
His body could appear suddenly in locked rooms, indicating supernatural mobility and perhaps an altered physical nature.
He could be recognized physically (e.g., by Thomas or the disciples on the road to Emmaus), but also demonstrated qualities beyond normal physicality, such as appearing and disappearing.
Jesus, post-resurrection body is a glorified, spiritualized form that surpasses His earthly body in power and permanence. It retains physical features for recognition but is fundamentally transformed into a spiritual, immortal body that reflects His divine glory.
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