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Luke 13:8 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Luke 13:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 13 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:”
Luke 13:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 13:8
Lord, let it alone this year also (κύριε, ἄφες αὐτὴν καὶ τοῦτο τὸ ἔτος, kyrie, aphes autēn kai touto to etos)—The vinedresser intercedes for mercy, promising till I shall dig about it, and dung it (σκάψω περὶ αὐτὴν καὶ βάλω κόπρια, skapsō peri autēn kai balō kopria). This intensive cultivation—aerating the soil and applying fertilizer—represents extraordinary divine effort to provoke repentance.The vinedresser is Christ Himself, interceding for Israel and for every barren soul. His 'one more year' extends grace, but grace with accountability. The imagery of digging and fertilizing speaks of Go...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 13:8
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“as some count slowness; but is patient with us”
“the ministers of Yahweh”
“and may save some of them.”
“my heart's desire and my prayer to God is for Israel”
“to turn away your wrath from them.”
“Though Moses and Samuel stood before me”
“had Moses”
“work you for your name's sake”
“If now I have found favor in your sight, Lord, please let the Lord go in the midst of us; although this is a stiff-necked people; pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for your inheritance.”
“How long will this people despise me? and how long will they not believe in me”