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Luke 1:78 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Luke 1:78 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 1 verse 78 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, tender: or, bowels of the mercy dayspring: or, Sunrising, or, branch, Zac.3.8, esay II, I Malich.4.2, numb.24.17”
Luke 1:78 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 1:78
Salvation comes 'through the tender mercy of our God' whereby 'the dayspring from on high hath visited us.' 'Tender mercy' (Greek 'splagchna eleous,' bowels of mercy) indicates deep compassion. 'Dayspring' (anatole) means sunrise/dawn, symbolizing Christ as light breaking into darkness. The phrase 'from on high' emphasizes heaven as the source—salvation descends from God, not ascending from humanity. The verb 'visited' (episkeptomai) indicates divine intervention in human affairs. This verse beautifully expresses that salvation originates entirely in God's compassionate initiative, bringing li...
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Cross-References for Luke 1:78
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“and leap like calves of the stall.”
“as to a lamp shining in a dark place”
“Jesus”
“but not now. I see him”
“and a branch out of his roots will bear fruit.”
“as God's chosen ones”
“Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
“Joshua the high priest”
“saying”
“if any consolation of love”