Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 2:12 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 2:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 2:12
The angel gives the shepherds a sign: 'Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.' The humble sign contrasts dramatically with the glorious announcement—the Savior, Christ the Lord, identified not by royal regalia but by poverty and humility. A manger (feeding trough) as cradle signals both Jesus' identification with humanity's lowest condition and His future role as bread of life feeding the spiritually hungry. The ordinary sign makes the extraordinary birth verifiable—the shepherds can find and confirm what they've heard.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 2:12
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“the virgin will conceive”
“Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?”
“Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth”
“and no man; a reproach of men”
“What shall be the sign that Yahweh will heal me”
“then you shall find two men by Rachel's tomb”
“that shall come on your two sons”
“and in the second year that which springs of the same; and in the third year sow you”
“Certainly I will be with you. This will be the token to you, that I have sent you: when you have brought forth the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.”