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Luke 2:11 Cross-References

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For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:11 (KJV)

Historical Context for Luke 2:11

People Mentioned

D
Davidson of Jesse (RUT 4:17), King of Israel (2SA 5:3)
Y
G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here

Commentary on Luke 2:11

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. This verse contains the angel's proclamation of Jesus' identity and mission, comprising perhaps the most theologically dense announcement in Scripture. The preposition "unto you" (hymin, ὑμῖν) makes the birth personally relevant to the shepherds—this event has immediate significance for them and all humanity. The verb "is born" (etechthē, ἐτέχθη) is aorist passive, indicating a completed action done by God—the Messiah's birth is divine initiative, not human achievement.The phrase "this day" (sēmeron, σήμερο...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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