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Luke 1:80 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 1:80 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 1 verse 80 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.”
Luke 1:80 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 1:80
Luke summarizes John's preparation: 'And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit' (τὸ δὲ παιδίον ηὔξανεν καὶ ἐκραταιοῦτο πνεύματι). The verb 'auxanō' (αὐξάνω) indicates natural physical growth, while 'krataioō' (κραταιόω) means to be strengthened or empowered, referring to spiritual development. The phrase 'was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel' (ἦν ἐν ταῖς ἐρήμοις ἕως ἡμέρας ἀναδείξεως αὐτοῦ πρὸς τὸν Ἰσραήλ) indicates John lived in wilderness areas, possibly connected to Essene communities, though Scripture does not confirm this. His 'showing' (ἀνάδειξις, public manife...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 1:80
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“and was becoming strong in spirit”
“'Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!'{Isaiah 40:3},The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.,,,,,,,,”
“and in favor with God and men.”
“and Yahweh was with him”
“John the Baptizer came”
“and named him Samson: and the child grew”
“but for this reason I came baptizing in water: that he would be revealed to Israel.,And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.,,,,,,,,”
“Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John”
“and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit”