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Luke 2:32 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Luke 2:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.”
Luke 2:32 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 2:32
A light to lighten the Gentiles (φῶς εἰς ἀποκάλυψιν ἐθνῶν, phōs eis apokalypsin ethnōn)—The Greek apokalypsin means 'revelation' or 'unveiling,' indicating Christ discloses God to gentile darkness (John 1:9). This directly quotes Isaiah 42:6 and 49:6, identifying Jesus as Isaiah's Suffering Servant who brings salvation beyond Israel.And the glory of thy people Israel (καὶ δόξαν λαοῦ σου Ἰσραήλ, kai doxan laou sou Israēl)—The Greek doxa signifies God's manifest presence. Jesus simultaneously illuminates gentiles and glorifies Israel, fulfilling the Abrahamic promise that through Abraham's seed ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 2:32
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“shine; for your light is come”
“he says”
“and how”
“saying”
“on them the light has shined.”
“neither of the moon”
“Be it known therefore unto you”
“to those who sat in the region and shadow of death”
“and your God your glory.”