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Luke 2:34 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 2:34 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 34 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;”
Luke 2:34 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 2:34
Simeon prophesies to Mary: 'Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against' (ἰδοὺ οὗτος κεῖται εἰς πτῶσιν καὶ ἀνάστασιν πολλῶν ἐν τῷ Ἰσραήλ καὶ εἰς σημεῖον ἀντιλεγόμενον). The verb 'keimai' (κεῖται, is set/appointed) indicates divine purpose. 'Ptōsis' (πτῶσις, fall) and 'anastasis' (ἀνάστασις, rising) describe opposite responses to Jesus—He divides humanity into those who fall in judgment (stumbling over Him) and those who rise in salvation. The phrase 'sign which shall be spoken against' (σημεῖον ἀντιλεγόμενον) prophesie...
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Cross-References for Luke 2:34
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“and foolishness to Greeks”
“but for those who are disobedient”
“but for both houses of Israel”
“but on whoever it will fall”
“still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord”
“that he may understand these things? Who is prudent”
“in those who are saved”
“you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed”
“and the rulers take council together”
“because he not only broke the Sabbath”