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Luke 1:79 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 1:79 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 1 verse 79 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Luke 1:79 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 1:79
Zechariah prophesies that Messiah will give 'light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.' The imagery combines Isaiah 9:2 (light to those in darkness) with Psalm 107:10-14 (shadow of death). Darkness represents sin, ignorance, and spiritual death; light represents revelation, truth, and life. The 'shadow of death' (Greek 'skia thanatou,' σκιᾷ θανάτου) depicts humanity's desperate condition—not merely walking in darkness but sitting in death's shadow, helpless and hopeless. Christ's coming brings light that reveals truth, dispels darkn...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 1:79
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“on them the light has shined.”
“to those who sat in the region and shadow of death”
“that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God”
“to bring the prisoners out of the dungeon”
“but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light”
“that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.”
“therefore”
“and broke their bonds in sunder.”
“being bound in affliction and iron”
“I am the light of the world.,As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.,,,,,,,,”