Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 1:16 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Luke 1:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 1 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.”
Luke 1:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 1:16
John's ministry to 'turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God' describes the work of true prophetic ministry—calling God's people back to covenant faithfulness. The word 'epistrephei' (turn) indicates repentance, a fundamental change of direction. Not all Israel would turn (hence 'many,' not 'all'), anticipating the reality of both believing and unbelieving Israel. From a Reformed perspective, this demonstrates effectual calling—John's preaching would effectively turn many whom God had chosen, while others would reject the message, fulfilling divine sovereignty in salvation.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 1:16
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“and you didn't believe him”
“Prepare the way of Yahweh in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert for our God.,The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God., קוֹל קוֹרֵא בַּמִּדְבָּר פַּנּוּ דֶּרֶךְ יְהוָה יַשְּׁרוּ בָּעֲרָבָה מְסִלָּה לֵאלֹהֵינוּ׃ ,Hark! one calleth: Clear ye in the wilderness the way of the LORD”
“Behold”
“John the Baptizer came”
“he says”
“child”
“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”