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Luke 1:9 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 1:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 1 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.”
Luke 1:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 1:9
The lot fell to Zacharias 'according to the custom of the priest's office' to burn incense—a once-in-a-lifetime honor. The Hebrew casting of lots recognized God's sovereign control: 'The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD' (Prov 16:33). This seemingly random selection was God's appointed means of placing Zacharias in position for angelic visitation. The incense symbolized prayer ascending to God (Ps 141:2; Rev 8:3-4), preparing for the prayer-answering that would follow.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 1:9
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“don't be negligent now; for Yahweh has chosen you to stand before him”
“that he should sanctify the most holy things”
“he shall burn it.”
“to the end that no stranger”
“to go up to my altar”
“and on the altar of incense”
“the priests go in continually into the first tabernacle”
“his heart was lifted up”
“and its breadth a cubit. Its height was two cubits. Its horns were of one piece with it.”