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Luke 12:55 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Luke 12:55 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 55 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.”
Luke 12:55 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 12:55
And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass (καὶ ὅταν νότον πνέοντα, λέγετε ὅτι Καύσων ἔσται· καὶ γίνεται)—the south wind (notos) from the Negev desert brought kausōn (scorching heat, burning). Again, and it cometh to pass—meteorological accuracy. Jesus acknowledges their competence in natural observation and prediction. They aren't stupid or unobservant; their perception is selective.The parallel structure (west/rain, south/heat) emphasizes their consistent accuracy in weather-reading while building toward the indictment: why can't they read the time...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 12:55
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